Anne Burrell's sad final post as new details about the Food Network star's shock death at 55 emerge
Food Network star Anne Burrell's heartbreaking final social media post has been revealed in wake of her shock death at 55.
The beloved TV chef — who famously hosted Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-hosted Worst Cooks in America — died on Tuesday morning at her Brooklyn, New York apartment.
Police officers responded to a call about 'an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female' at 7:50 a.m. EST, PEOPLE revealed.
Once Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived, they 'pronounced [Burrell] deceased on scene.'
Burrell's family confirmed her unexpected passing in an emotional statement but did not reveal a cause of death.
Burrell's body will be autopsied by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, who will make the official determination about cause of death.
While cops did not name Burrell as the deceased in their statement, PEOPLE confirmed that the star's address matches the address that the police provided.
Just four days before passing away at her NY home, Burrell published what would be her final post to her 673,000 Instagram followers.
The star uploaded a selfie with The Green Lady — an icon in Brooklyn known for having green hair and dressing all green — who she'd bumped into on the street.
Burrell beamed next to The Green Lady, whose real name is Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal, as she documented the 'lovely' encounter in the post's caption.
'I ran into @greenladyofbrooklyn in my neighborhood today!!' she began.
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!!!'
Burrell concluded the post with the hashtags #ilovewhatido and #luckygirl.
Burrell's family confirmed her passing in a statement obtained by People on Tuesday afternoon.
The star uploaded a selfie with The Green Lady — an icon in Brooklyn known for having green hair and dressing all green — who she'd bumped into on the street
'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' her family said in a statement obtained by People.
'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.'
She is survived by husband Stuart Claxton, whom she wed in October 2021 in an autumn-themed ceremony and reception in her hometown of Cazenovia, New York.
Heartbroken fans have already flooded to leave comments on Burrell's most recent Instagram post.
'This can't be true. Chef Anne you were vivacious, hilarious, full of life and reminded me of my Mom. I'm so, so sorry. Rest with the Angels in Heaven and cook up a storm for us,' one wrote.
'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!' someone else shared.
Police officers responded to a call about 'an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female' at 7:50 a.m., PEOPLE has revealed. Once Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived, they 'pronounced [Burrell] deceased on scene'; Burrell seen in April 2025
'RIP ANNE! I can't believe this! We lost a good one!' one wrote.
'I was such a fan of you. I had been watching Worst Cooks for YEARS and just recently started watching newer seasons.
'I am so sad. May you rest in peace,' another penned.
Burrell's Food Network co-star Sandra Lee reacted to her sudden death in a heartfelt statement to Us Weekly.
'Anne Burrell was smart. She was sweet. She was funny. She was larger than life. She lived it completely, unabashedly and uniquely,' the Emmy Award-winner began.
'I'll never forget the first time I met her in a casino in Atlantic City, she boldly approached me, introducing herself with her girl gang — she was so endearing, so so funny and delightful.
'Anne was one of a kind. May she rest in glory — another culinary royalty in heaven guiding all of our recipes now. Love u always Anne — Sandy!' Lee concluded.
Burrell - who became synonymous with her trademark spiky platinum hair - developed a passion for cooking at a young age, inspired by her mother's home-cooked meals and by watching food icon Julia Child on television.
After earning a degree in English and Communications from Canisius College in Buffalo in 1991, she followed her culinary dreams and enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, graduating in 1996.
Burrell worked at a whole host of New York City hotspots including Felidia and Savoy in Soho, where she honed her craft in Mediterranean cuisine.
She was later thrust into the spotlight and became best known as the longtime host of Worst Cooks in America.
The show, which ran for 28 seasons, saw celebrated chefs mentor amateur cooks in an attempt to transform them from rookies to kitchen experts.
Elsewhere, Burrell appeared on Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star, and most recently, competition series House of Knives - which premiered in March this year.
The famed chef also penned two of her own cookbooks - Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire & Empower.
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