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Anne Burrell Dies at 55: Worst Cooks in America Host Meets Tragic End Just One Day After Final Project Unveiled
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual's death. Celebrity chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell has died at the age of 55. Burrell passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at her home in Brooklyn, New York. Her representatives confirmed the news in a statement released to PEOPLE. Anne Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, whom she married in October 2021; his son, Javier; her mother, Marlene; her sister, Jane; her children, Isabella, Amelia, and Nicolas; and her brother, Ben. "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend; her smile lit up every room she entered," her family said in a heartfelt 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." Anne Burrell was best known as the longtime host of Worst Cooks in America on Food Network. With her signature spiky platinum hair and big personality, she helped turn kitchen disasters into confident home cooks. She also hosted Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, appeared as a sous chef on Iron Chef America, and featured in shows like Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star, and most recently, House of Knives, which premiered in March 2025. Here's what made Anne Burrell a culinary icon Born on September 21, 1969, in Cazenovia, New York, Burrell developed a passion for cooking at a young age. She studied English and Communication at Canisius College before attending the Culinary Institute of America, graduating in 1996. She later trained in Italy at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, developing her passion for Italian cuisine. In New York, she worked at renowned restaurants including Felidia with Lidia Bastianich and Savoy in Soho. Before becoming a TV personality, she taught at the Institute of Culinary Education and later became a fan favorite for her teaching style, energy, and culinary skills on-screen. What was the final project announced a day before her death? Just a day before her death, Burrell's latest professional project was announced. She partnered with CareRite Centers to expand their Signature Culinary Excellence program. The initiative focused on bringing a true taste of home to the dining rooms of rehabilitation and nursing centers. According to the June 16 press release, 'Chef Anne joined the CareRite family to bring a true taste of home into each dining room [and] elevate the standard of dining in healthcare with meals that are, as Anne proudly puts it, 'good for the soul.'' The collaboration included hands-on training for chefs at each CareRite location, enabling them to recreate Burrell's signature dishes. 'This is more than a menu change. It's a culture shift,' the announcement stated. 'With Chef Anne by our side, the CareRite communities in Florida are cooking up something extraordinary.' Burrell was also the author of two cookbooks: Cook Like a Rock Star (2011), a New York Times bestseller, and Own Your Kitchen. Beyond cooking, she was active in philanthropy. She supported City Harvest's Food Council, served on the Garden of Dreams Foundation's board, and worked as a celebrity ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
International Business Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
How Did Anne Burrell Die? Food Network Star Was Found 'Unconscious and Unresponsive' at Her Home as New Details Emerge About Celebrity Chef's Death
More details are emerging about the shocking death of Anne Burrell. The celebrity chef and Food Network star died at her Brooklyn home on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, at the age of 55. Burrell was found "unconscious and unresponsive" and was pronounced dead at the scene, the New York City Police Department revealed on Tuesday. At 7:50 a.m. EST, police responded to a report of "an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female," according to PEOPLE. When Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived, they confirmed that Burrell had died at the scene. Her family later released an emotional statement confirming her sudden death, though they chose not to disclose the cause. Sudden and Shocking Death "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered," their statement read. "Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world," the family added. "Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal." Although the police did not name Burrell as the deceased in their statement, PEOPLE verified that the address given by authorities matches with the celebrity chef's home. An autopsy will be conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which will officially determine the cause of Anne Burrell's death. The Food Network also paid tribute to the celebrity chef in an emotional statement. "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," a representative for the network told The Post. "Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss," they concluded. Burrell shot to fame with her appearances on various cooking shows, including "Iron Chef America", "Chef Wanted", and "Chopped." She received an Emmy nomination for her hit show "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef", which aired for nine successful seasons. Most recently, she appeared on an episode of the culinary competition series "House of Knives". Beyond her television career, Burrell was also an author. Her first cookbook, "Cook Like a Rock Star", released in 2011, became a New York Times bestseller. She followed it up with "Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire & Empower in 2013." Final Social Media Post Just days before her shocking death, Burrell posted what would become her final message on Instagram. In the photo, she's seen smiling alongside New York City icon Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal, famously known as the Green Lady of Brooklyn. Burrell captioned the picture: "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!!!" Less than a week before her untimely death, Burrell also spent time with fellow chefs Franklin Becker and Elizabeth Falkner at Soho House. After hearing the news of her death, Becker — known for his appearance on "Top Chef Masters" — shared photos from their recent evening together. "I am stunned... I just had dinner with Anne and Stuart the other night at Elizabeth's pop up. We were making karaoke plans together. I simply cannot believe this. Anne was a gifted chef and a friend. No words," he wrote. Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, his son Javier, her mother Marlena, and her siblings, Jane and Ben.
New York Post
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Anne Burrell found ‘unconscious and unresponsive' as details of celeb chef's shocking death are revealed
More details of Anne Burrell's unexpected death are emerging. The Food Network star died at her home in Brooklyn on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, at the age of 55. The New York City Police Department now shared that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' and pronounced dead at the scene. 9 More details of Anne Burrell's unexpected death have emerged. Guerin Charles/ABACA/Shutterstock 9 The NYPD has revealed that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' and pronounced dead at the scene at her Brooklyn home on Tuesday morning. Getty Images At about 7:50 a.m., law enforcement from the 76th Precinct responded to 'an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female,' police told People shortly after her tragic passing made headlines. According to officers, EMS 'responded and pronounced her deceased on scene.' Burrell was not identified as the deceased, as police revealed that they are still working on notifying the victim's loved ones. 9 At about 7:50 a.m., law enforcement from the 76th Precinct responded to 'an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female,' police said in a statement. Thaddaeus McAdams However, People noted that the 'Worst Cooks in America' star's address allegedly matched the one that law enforcement included in their statement. Burrell's family confirmed her death in a heartbreaking statement. 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' their statement read. 9 Burrell's loved ones confirmed her shocking death in a heartbreaking statement of their own. Bloomberg via Getty Images 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,' the family added. 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.' Burrell's cause of death was not revealed, with the cause and manner pending an autopsy, which will be conducted by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The Food Network also praised the celebrity chef with a touching tribute. 9 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal,' the Food Network's stars family said. Brian Zak/Page Six '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,' a representative for the network told The Post. 'Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss,' they concluded. Burrell rose to fame, appearing on several cooking shows, including 'Iron Chef America,' 'Chef Wanted' and 'Chopped.' She earned an Emmy nomination for her show 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,' which ran for nine seasons. 9 The Food Network also praised Burrell with a touching tribute. Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival The star was also recently featured on an episode of the reality competition series 'House of Knives.' In addition to television, the famous chef released two cookbooks: 'Cook Like a Rock Star' in 2011, which became a New York Times bestseller, and 'Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire & Empower' in 2013. Days before her shocking death, Burrell shared what would be her final Instagram post. 9 The celebrity chef's final Instagram post was a picture of her with the Green Lady of Brooklyn on Thursday, June 12. chefanneburrell/Instagram Posing on the street with NYC fixture Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal, known as the Green Lady of Brooklyn, the Food Network star captioned the smiling shot, '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!!!' Less than a week prior to her unexpected passing, Burrell caught up with fellow chefs Franklin Becker and Elizabeth Falkner at Soho House. Becker, who appeared on 'Top Chef Masters,' shared photos from the night after learning about Burrell's death. 9 Burrell and her husband, Stuart Claxton, attended the City Harvest Presents The 2025 Gala: Carnaval at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 22, 2025, in New York City. Getty Images for City Harvest 'I am stunned… I just had dinner with Anne and Stuart the other night at Elizabeth's pop up. We were making karaoke plans together. I simply cannot believe this. Anne was a gifted chef and a friend. No words,' he wrote. Chef Tyler Florence, who joined Burrell as judge and host on 'Worst Cooks in America' during its 28-season run, broke his silence on her death. 'Anne was a legendary chef and an even better friend. She was the kind of person who showed up — for dinners, our kids birthday parties, or a swim in the ocean — and lit up every room she walked in to. I'll never forget when our daughter Dorothy told me Anne was her favorite chef — we always got a kick out of that,' he told The Post. 9 Many of Burrell's friends and cooking colleagues have started to pay tributes to the beloved Food Network star following the devastating news of her passing. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock Florence also spoke about their time filming. 'We shared many adventures, especially during our years filming Worst Cooks in America. She had a true gift for teaching people how to cook — with patience, wit and just the right amount of sass,' he continued. 'I'll always picture Anne in her dressing room, knitting between takes, with one of her cats wandering in to say hello. She brought her generous heart, humor and feisty spirit to everything she did. She will be deeply missed by the entire Florence Family.' Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, his son, Javier, her mother, Marlena, and her siblings, Jane and Ben.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who was Anne Burrell? Celebrity chef and TV host dies at 55; officers say she was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' at home
Anne Burrell (Photo: X) Anne Burrell, chef and television personality, has died at the age of 55. She passed away on Tuesday morning at her home in Brooklyn, New York, according to a statement from her representatives. According to the NYPD, officers found her "unconscious and unresponsive" at her home around 7:50 am on Tuesday. Emergency medical services pronounced her dead at the scene, but as of now, the cause of death remains unknown and is pending an autopsy by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner Burrell was a familiar face on the Food Network and was best known as the long-time host of Worst Cooks in America. Her family described her as '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,' the family added, according to People. Burrell's fans admired her for more than just her cooking skills. Her big personality, signature laugh and genuine enthusiasm made her stand out in the world of culinary television. Over the years, she became a staple of Food Network programming, featuring in Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star and most recently in House of Knives, which premiered in March 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Born on September 21, 1969, in Cazenovia, New York, Burrell developed an early passion for cooking. She often credited her mother's home meals and the influence of television legend Julia Child as early inspirations. She first studied English and Communication at Canisius College in Buffalo before deciding to pursue cooking professionally. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996, later refining her skills in Italy at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. There, she completed apprenticeships and fell in love with Italian culinary traditions. On her return to New York City, she worked in some of the city's top kitchens, including Felidia under Lidia Bastianich and Savoy in SoHo, focusing on Mediterranean cuisine. In the early 2000s, she shifted to teaching at the Institute of Culinary Education before stepping into television. Audiences were introduced to her on Iron Chef America, where she appeared as a sous chef. Her charisma and cooking ability earned her a solo role with Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, which debuted in 2008 and ran for nine seasons. The show earned her an Emmy nomination. Outside of television, Burrell authored two cookbooks. Her 2011 release Cook Like a Rock Star became a New York Times bestseller, and she followed it up with Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower. Burrell was also committed to giving back. She served on the advisory board of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, worked as a celebrity ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and was a dedicated member of City Harvest's Food Council. Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, his son Javier, her mother Marlene, her sister Jane, her children Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas, and her brother Ben.
Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Food Network star and host of Amazon Prime Video reality TV series dies
Anne Burrell - a celebrity chef on Food Network - has died aged 55. Paramedics rushed to the popular chef's home in Brooklyn, New York City, where they reportedly found Anne unconscious. Doctors were unable to revive the woman, and declared her dead at the scene. Anne had an extensive career in the industry, alongside work on Food Network since Secrets of a Restaurant Chef debuted in 2008. Since then, she presented various other programmes on the channel, available in the UK as well as the US, including The Best Things I Ever Ate. But her big TV breakthrough came in 2010 when, aged 40, Anne and Beau MacMillan first started hosting the brutal Worst Cooks in America, which saw the professionals take contestants through a "culinary boot camp" on their journey to become better chefs. It has since had 28 seasons, many of which can be watched on Amazon Prime Video. Alongside this, other projects - mostly on Food Network - have included Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell, a series which saw the no-nonsense pro put chef candidates through the toughest job interview of their lives for a role at some of the best restaurants across the US. Over the years, the star has won programmes and contests in order to donate money to charity, including Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She won the fourth installment of the Chopped All-Stars tournament in 2015. In October 2021, Anne married Stuart Claxton after getting engaged the previous year. However, she leaves him behind following her death on Tuesday in Brooklyn. A cause of death has not yet been established.
