Food Network's Bobby Flay Pays Tribute To Anne Burrell

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On Tuesday, beloved chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell died at age 55, with her representatives confirming that she passed that morning at her home in Brooklyn, New York.
Her family issued an emotional statement at the time, which 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."While Anne's cause of death is currently still unknown, People reported that she was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' by emergency services who were responding to a 911 call about a reported cardiac arrest.According to the publication, the New York City Police Department attended Anne's address at around 7:50 a.m. on June 17.
And the star's death has come as a huge shock, with Anne participating in a show for her improv class just hours before she died, on the evening of June 16.
Needless to say, Jane's tribute is just one of many, with several of Anne's fellow Food Network stars and other celebrities honoring her on social media after news of her death broke, including Gigi Hadid, who worked with Anne during an appearance on Beat Bobby Flay.
And late on Wednesday night, Bobby took to his Instagram account to share his own tribute to Anne, who he worked with on multiple different food shows over the years — starting with Anne's standout series Worst Cooks In America.
Sharing a casual photo of Anne smiling while cuddling her two Maine Coon cats, Bobby began: 'Worst Cooks in America was the funnest show on TV. All of your co-hosts (me included) were just alongside for the Anne Burrell ride.'
'The greatest gift I got from AB was turning me on to a world of Maine Coon Cats (including Nacho)..." he added. "a gift that I'll have forever.'
Anne's final Instagram post was uploaded just six days ago, with the chef sharing a smiling selfie as she expressed her excitement at bumping into the Green Lady of Brooklyn — a local celebrity known for her green hair and clothing.
She captioned the happy post: 'I ran into @greenladyofbrooklyn in my neighborhood today!! I'm not going to lie- I have been keeping an eye out for her. I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute. She is just lovely!!! #ilovewhatido #luckygirl 💚💚💚'Anne married her husband, Stuart Claxton, in October 2021, with the two meeting on Bumble back in 2018. She is survived by Stuart, his son Javier, her mother Marlene, her sister Jane, her brother Ben, and their children.