Food Network Star Anne Burrell Was Found 'Unconscious And Unresponsive' At Home Just Hours After Starring In Her First Improv Show
On Tuesday, the sad news broke that beloved chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell had died at age 55.
Representatives for Anne confirmed that she passed away on the morning of June 17 at her home in Brooklyn, New York.
"Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered," her family shared in a statement. "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 still unknown, it has now been reported that she was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' at the scene.
Per People, the New York City Police Department said that officers from the 76th Precinct responded to 'an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female' at around 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday. Emergency services are said to have "responded and pronounced her deceased on scene.'
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine Anne's cause of death after carrying out an autopsy.
It's worth noting that while police did not name Anne as the deceased in their statement to People, the publication has confirmed that her address matches the one officers provided.
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Just last week, Anne had excitedly told her 688k Instagram followers that after recently starting improv classes in New York, her group's first show will be taking place on Monday, June. 16.
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Sharing a photo of herself with some classmates outside of the theater, Anne wrote: 'Sooooooo… as I have mentioned I have been taking Improv classes @thesecondcitytc and having an ABSOLUTE blast!!! My class and I are coming to the end of this term and we get to do an actual show!!! If anyone is interested in stopping by on Monday June 16 at 9 pm @thesecondcity in Brooklyn please feel free!! We are a small but SUPER fun bunch!! #ilovewhatido #luckygirl'
In the late hours of Tuesday night, Anne's co-star Jane Margolis confirmed that Anne had attended the Monday night show as planned. Reposting a tribute to Anne to her Instagram story, Jane wrote: 'spent last night enjoying anne's cooking and doing an improv show together. still in shock but so glad I got to know you.'
Anne's final Instagram post was uploaded just five 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 was best known for being the host of Food Network's iconic Worst Cooks in America series, which aired for almost 30 seasons.
She has also appeared in several other Food Network shows like Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star, and Iron Chef America.
Anne released two cookbooks throughout her career, and was involved in several philanthropic efforts, including work with City Harvest and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
She married her husband, Stuart Claxton in October 2021, with the two meeting on Bumble back in 2018.
Anne is survived by Stuart, his son Javier, her mother Marlene, her sister Jane, her brother Ben, and their children.
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