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Newsweek
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Anne Burrell Update Given on Death as Tributes Pour In
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has issued an update on Anne Burrell's death. The Food Network star died at the age of 55 at her home in Brooklyn, New York. No cause of death has been shared at this time. Newsweek contacted the NYPD and Burrell's representative for comment via email outside regular working hours. The Context Burrell graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996 and went on to study in Italy at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Following her return to the United States, she worked at Manhattan's Savoy Restaurant and Felidia Ristorante. She later taught at the Institute of Culinary Education before transitioning to television. The Cook Like a Rock Star author was a sous chef on Food Network's Iron Chef America, and her show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef was Emmy-nominated. She's perhaps best-known, though, as being the longtime host of Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell poses during the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival at the Chefs Club on October 10, 2019 in New York City. Anne Burrell poses during the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival at the Chefs Club on October 10, 2019 in New York NYCWFF What To Know Burrell was found "unconscious and unresponsive" at her New York City home, the NYPD said, per People. Officers from the 76th Precinct responded at approximately 7:50 a.m. local time on Tuesday, where emergency medical services "pronounced her deceased on scene." The NYPD did not name Burrell in its report while it notified the victim's family. The Food Network released a statement via X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram on Tuesday: "We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning. 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. Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss." What People Are Saying Following news of Burrell's death, celebrities and fellow Food Network stars paid tribute to the late chef. Gigi Hadid, who appeared on Beat Bobby Flay in 2020 alongside Burrell, wrote via her Instagram Stories: "I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the Great Anne Burrell. As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true. Beat Bobby. Hang. Eat. I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in Peace Legend." Worst Cooks in America co-host Robert Irvine penned a lengthy note on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram: "I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Anne Burrell." "Anne wasn't just a fiery chef. She was a radiant spirit who lit up every room she entered. From the very beginning on Worst Cooks in America, our friendly rivalry was fueled by mutual respect: I'd risk bleaching my hair; she'd risk losing hers. An epic wager that epitomized her unbeatable spirit. It was a wager I ultimately lost, but I couldn't imagine losing to a more fierce competitor." "Outside of Worst Cooks I came to know her as a generous and supportive colleague and an even better friend." "I'll always remember her unwavering dedication, not just to food, but to lifting others up. She believed in nurturing culinary potential and celebrating small victories, whether in an amateur cook or on a charity fundraiser. That was Anne. Uncompromising in her standards, yet tender in her mentorship." Comedian Loni Love wrote separate messages on X and Instagram: "Anne Burrell's passing has left me in shock and sorrow. She was a gifted chef, and an extraordinary person. Chef Anne was the same on and off camera. She would just check on me out the blue. I will miss her tremendously. My condolences to her husband, family, & fans. Rest Chef." Aarti Party host Aarti Sequeira posted individual messages on X and Instagram: "The first time I met Anne Burrell, she gave me tough love I didn't want—but needed. She was bold, warm, and real. I still hear her in my kitchen: 'Brown food tastes good!' Anne, you'll be missed. Thank you for teaching us all. #luckygirl" Buddy Valastro shared a photo alongside Burrell on Instagram with the caption: "Anne, your passion, energy, and love for food lit up every kitchen. You were a true force and a beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Chef. We'll miss you dearly." Chef Sandra Lee said on Instagram: "Oh Anne-you are so loved and you will be so missed. You were the next generation of light in the culinary Food Network world. We all adore you and will forever remember your quick wit, sassy drive, determined nature, and magical laughter. I hope you have so much fun in heavens kitchen. My heart is broken that you're no longer here but I'm so grateful that we had such wonderful moments together. With all the truffles and caviar the universe can hold-all my love, Sandra." What Happens Next Burrell is survived by her husband Stuart Claxton, his son, Javier, her mother, Marlene, her sister, Jane, and her brother, Ben.
Mint
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who is Anne Burrell, the TV chef who coached the ‘Worst Cooks in America'? How did she die at 55?
Anne Burrell, the TV chef who coached culinary fumblers through hundreds of episodes of 'Worst Cooks in America,' passed away on Tuesday, June 17, at her New York home. She was 55. The news of her death was confirmed by the Food Network, where Anne began her two-decade television career. '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 network said in a statement. According to the news agency Associated Press (AP), the police were called to her address before 8 am Tuesday and found an unresponsive woman who was soon pronounced dead. Although the police did not release the name of the woman, records show it was Anne's address. Survivors include her husband, Stuart Claxton, whom she married in 2021, and his son, her mother and her two siblings. The cause of Anne Burrell's death is not immediately clear. AP said medical examiners will conduct an autopsy to determine what caused Anne Burrell's death. Anne Burrell was born on 21 September 1969 in the central New York town of Cazenovia, where her parents ran a flower store. She earned an English and communications degree from Canisius University and went on to a job as a headhunter, but hated it, she said in a 2008 interview with The Post-Standard of Syracuse. Having always loved cooking, she soon enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America, for which she later taught. She graduated in 1996, spent a year at an Italian culinary school and then worked in upscale New York City restaurants for a time. 'Anytime Anne Burrell gets near hot oil, I want to be around,' Frank Bruni, then-food critic at the New York Times, enthused in a 2007 review. By the next year, Burrell was hosting her own Food Network show, 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,' and her TV work became a focus. Over the years, she also wrote two cookbooks, 'Cook Like a Rock Star' and 'Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower,' and was involved with food pantries, juvenile diabetes awareness campaigns and other charities. Anne Burrell was on TV screens as recently as April, making chicken Milanese cutlets topped with escarole salad in one of her many appearances on NBC's 'Today' show. She faced off against other top chefs on the Food Network's 'House of Knives' earlier in the spring. Known for her bold and flavorful but not overly fancy dishes and spiky platinum-blonde hairdo, Anne and other co-hosts on 'Worst Cooks in America' led teams of kitchen-challenged people through a crash course in savory self-improvement.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anne Burrell, food Network host and celebrity chef, passes away at 55, her family says
Anne Burrell , a celebrity chef and beloved host on the Food Network , passed away on Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025, at her home in Brooklyn, New York, her family said. She was 55. Known for her trademark spiky platinum hair, Burrell was considered by many to be a larger-than-life personality and culinary expert. She is survived by her husband Stuart Claxton, whom she wed on Oct. 16, 2021, and his son, Javier, as well as her mother, Marlene, and 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 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," the statement informed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pertes de cheveux +60 : 1 geste simple pour agir sur sa calvitie Dossier Bien-Être En savoir plus Undo Burrell, who was a fan favourite on the Food Network, was best known as the long-time host of Worst Cooks in America , where her passion for food and mentorship turned disastrous kitchen hopefuls into capable cooks. Her infectious enthusiasm, signature laugh and fierce kitchen skills made her a standout in the world of food television. Burrell was born on September 21, 1969, in Cazenovia, New York. Inspired by her mother's home-cooked meals and television icon Julia Child, she discovered her love for cooking early. As far as her education is concerned, she went to Canisius College in Buffalo to study English and Communication before pursuing a culinary career at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, where she graduated in 1996. Live Events Burrell's love of Italian cuisine led her to the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, where she completed apprenticeships and developed a deep appreciation for the philosophies of Italian cooking. Returning to the Big Apple, she worked at acclaimed restaurants including Felidia under Lidia Bastianich and Savoy in Soho, where she honed her craft in Mediterranean cuisine. In the early 2000s, she chose to change her path and transitioned into teaching at the Institute of Culinary Education. From there eventually she made her way to authored two cookbooks: 2011's Cook Like a Rock Star, which made her a New York Times bestseller, and Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower. When Burrell was not engaged in the kitchen, she was deeply committed to philanthropy. She served on the advisory board of the Garden of Dreams Foundation. She was a celebrity ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and was a dedicated member of City Harvest's Food Council. "I feel so lucky to be able to share my true passion in life with others," Burrell was known for saying. Burrell and Claxton met on Bumble in 2018.
Express Tribune
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Food Network chef Anne Burrell dies at 55 in New York
Anne Burrell, the celebrity chef and longtime host of Worst Cooks in America, has died at age 55. She passed away on the morning of June 17, 2025, at her home in Brooklyn, New York, her family confirmed in a statement. Burrell was known for her spiky platinum hair, vibrant personality, and culinary expertise. Her family said, 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world.' She is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, whom she married in 2021, his son Javier, her mother Marlene, sister Jane, brother Ben, and children Isabella, Amelia, and Nicolas. Born in Cazenovia, New York, on September 21, 1969, Burrell developed a love for food inspired by her mother and Julia Child. She studied at the Culinary Institute of America and the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Burrell later worked at restaurants such as Felidia and Savoy before becoming a teacher at the Institute of Culinary Education. She gained national fame as a sous chef on Iron Chef America and later hosted several Food Network shows, including the Emmy-nominated Secrets of a Restaurant Chef. Most recently, she appeared on House of Knives in 2025. Burrell also published two cookbooks, including the New York Times bestseller Cook Like a Rock Star. Outside the kitchen, she supported causes like the Garden of Dreams Foundation and City Harvest. Burrell once said, 'I feel so lucky to be able to share my true passion in life with others.' Her impact on the food world will be remembered by fans and fellow chefs alike.
New York Post
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Anne Burrell, Food Network star and ‘Worst Cooks in America' host, dead at 55
Celebrity chef Anne Burrell has died at 55. Her family revealed the shocking news in a statement to People. 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' they shared. '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.' Chef Anne Burrell signs books at the KitchenAid Culinary Demonstrations during the 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE at Grand Tasting Village on February 22, 2015 in Miami Beach, Florida. Aaron Davidson Burrell died at her home in Brooklyn, New York, on Tuesday, June 17. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. A representative from the Food Network told The Post, '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. Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.' Burrell cut a distinctive figure with her memorable platinum blonde pixie cut. She was the longtime host of 'Worst Cooks in America.' The show has been running for 28 seasons since 2010, and Burrell was involved since its inception. Her 2011 cookbook, 'Cook Like a Rock Star,' was a New York Times bestseller. She also had a second cookbook, 'Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower.' Born in 1969 in Cazenovia, New York, Burrell was inspired by both her mother's cooking and Julia Child. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996 and went on to work at several trendy New York restaurants, including Felidia and Savoy in Soho. Burrell started her TV career as Mario Batali's sous chef on 'Iron Chef America,' before she went on to have her own show, 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef.' It premiered in 2008 and ran for eight seasons, earning an Emmy nomination. She soon became a mainstay, appearing on a slew of other Food Network shows, including 'Food Network Star,' 'Chef Wanted,' 'Chopped,' and 'House of Knives.' Burrell married Stuart Claxton in 2021. She's survived by Claxton and his son, Javier, her mother, Marlene, and sister, Jane.
