TV Chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell dies aged 55
Anne Burrell has died at the age of 55 after being found unconscious at her New York apartment on Tuesday.
Burrell has been remembered as a 'beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend,' in a statement from her family. 'Her smile lit up every room she entered.
'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world.
'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal,' the statement from her family to various outlets read.
A New York Police Department spokesperson told Page Six that the TV personality was found unconscious on the morning of June 17 at her Brooklyn apartment.
She was later pronounced dead when the emergency services arrived.
Her cause of death has not been confirmed.
A Food Network spokesperson also commented on the 'tremendous loss'.
'Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring,' the statement read. More Trending
'Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.'
The star is best known for hosting the Worst Cooks in America show which began in 2010, and the Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, which began in 2012.
The Worst Chefs show saw Burrell and Beau MacMillan mentor disastrous home cooks into decent chefs.
The show has run for the past 15 years, with 28 seasons and 198 episodes, spawning a celebrity version of the beloved show.
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Food Network star Anne Burrell looked happy & healthy as she shared final post just days before her sudden death
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOOD Network start Anne Burrell looked in good spirits as she shared a post just days before her shock death. The long-time host of Worst Cooks died aged 55 on Tuesday at her home in Brooklyn, New York - leaving swathes of the show's fans devastated. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Anne Burrell has died aged 55 Credit: Getty 6 Anne posed next to The Green Lady just hours before she died Credit: Instagram 6 Her death has left fans of the Worst Cooks show devastated Credit: Getty Just days before her death, she shared what would be a final Instagram post of her posing up with New York sweetheart Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal. Also known as The Green Lady, the pair were all smiles as they snapped a selfie in the city's sunshine. Anne wrote: "I ran into @greenladyofbrooklyn in my neighborhood today!! "I'm not going to lie- I have been keeping an eye out for her. Read more on World SAD NEWS Food Network's Anne Burrell dies leaving Worst Cooks in America fans devastated 'I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute. She is just lovely!!!' The two women then shared a back and forth in the comments, with Elizabeth inviting the host to her garden to "pick figs". Following the news of Anne's tragic death, The Green Lady and heartbroken fans flocked to the post's comments to share their tributes. Elizabeth, 83, wrote: 'Hi Anne, you are such a lovely person just to meet and not knowing you. 'I just love you and so sorry but come to my garden and visit with all your beauty and love and I will be waiting for you." "Rip Anne. You brought so much light to Food Network. Worst Cooks is still one of my favorite shows," said one fan. Food Network fans think Anne Burrell was fired from Worst Cooks in America after spotting buried Instagram comment "Prayers for your family. This feels so unexpected. You were always one of our all time favorite chefs and seemed like a great person! I'm sure you'll be missed by many," penned a second. "I am beyond devastated. May you rest in eternal peace," added a third. 'Her smile lit up every room' The 55-year-old was found "unconscious" in her home on Tuesday, NYPD confirmed. Shortly after her family released a statement announcing her death. It read: "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered. "Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. "Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal." An investigation into the cause of her death is ongoing. Anne leaves behind husband Stuart Claxton. Spin-off absence Anne's first appearance on Food Network was a stint on Iron Chef America in 2005, before working on the series Secrets of a Restaurant Chef in 2008. In 2010 she made a name for herself on Worst Cooks In America. Earlier this year, there was chatter and rampant speculation that Anne might have been fired from the Worst Cooks franchise. Despite having been a long-standing host of the hit TV show, it's believed she was not set to star in its spin-off: Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition. When Anne was absent from the show on January 10, fans rushed to social media to gauge what had happened. "Why aren't you in Worst Cooks? It's not the same," penned one person on Anne's Instagram, underneath a post. Anne replied: "Honestly I don't know". Recent podcast appearance During an appearance on TV Chef Rachael Ray's podcast last December, Anne discussed the pressures of being a woman in the industry and how she managed. She said: "I feel like when you take the effort to do that on your outside it makes you feel better on the inside. "And like when you show up to a situation, no matter what it is, when you are put together, people notice that. "And I think it just almost commands respect, you know, where, when you have taken the time to put together yourself." 6 She was known for her big smile and caring nature Credit: Getty 6 There was chatter and rampant speculation that Anne might have been fired from the hit Worst Cooks franchise Credit: Getty
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