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Eater
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell Has Died
Anne Burrell, whose shock of blonde hair and vivacious personality catapulted her to celebrity chef status, has died at the age of 55. A cause of death has not yet been reported. A spokesperson confirmed the news that Burrell died the morning of Tuesday, June 17. Burrell was best known as the host and star of the network's Worst Cooks in America , among other shows, but was more than a television chef. The New York State native, inspired by her mother's talent in the kitchen and her admiration for Julia Child, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, in 1996. She then spent a year in Italy attending the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners before returning to New York City to begin her career, working as a sous chef alongside Lidia Bastianich at Felidia Ristorante. Burrell then furthered her career working in restaurants and teaching until the chef received her break, appearing as a sous chef on Iron Chef America ; she was later offered her own show. Secrets of a Restaurant Chef ran for nine seasons and was nominated for an Emmy award. Fueled by her quick wit, everyperson persona, and culinary prowess, Burrell was a regular on shows such as Chef Wanted , Chopped , Worst Cooks in America , and others. Burrell also wrote two cookbooks, the New York Times bestseller Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower. Burrell was also active in charity work, serving on the advisory board of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, and was an advocate for City Harvest and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. 'Anne was not only a talented chef and television personality but also a passionate advocate for the hospitality industry,' said Lee Brian Schrager, founder of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and New York Wine & Food Festival — both of which Burrell was a headlining talent — was shocked by the news of Burrell's untimely death. 'Her vibrant spirit, infectious enthusiasm, and dedication to culinary education inspired countless chefs.' In a text to Eater, chef Scott Conant shared that their friendship started decades before they were famous. 'I have so many memories of her and her competitive spirit,' he wrote. 'When she worked at Felidia and I worked at San Domenico, we had a fierce rivalry over which restaurant was better and which of us cooked better Italian food. Thirty-plus years of friendship. I'm heartbroken and confused.' Burrell was happiest when simply hanging at her Caroll Gardens loft with husband Stuart Claxton. Burrell met Claxton on the online dating app, Bumble, and they were married on October 16, 2021. Burrell loved Brooklyn for its ability to welcome her as a person rather than a celebrity. In an interview with Broken Palate, the celebrity chef said she could be herself in her adopted city: 'I do embrace being a New Yorker. I ride the subway. I do my shopping walking up and down Court Street.' Burrell's last Instagram post reinforced her integration into Brooklyn's heartbeat and rhythm. Five days ago, she posted a selfie with the @greenladyofbrooklyn. '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 added the hashtags #ilovewhatido and #luckygirl. See More:
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who was Anne Burrell? A peek into her net worth built on sass, sauces and stardom
Anne Burrell's story is not just another recipe for success, it is a full-course, slow-cooked saga of reinvention. Born in Cazenovia, New York, in 1969, Anne started out studying English and Communication at Canisius College. But plot twist: the pen gave way to the pan. She enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America and later stirred up some serious skills at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Her time in Tuscany? Let us just say, it was the start of her pasta-fuelled legend. Anne Burrell net worth According to Celebrity Net Worth, Anne is sitting pretty on an estimated $4 million. Between her TV gigs, book deals, restaurant hustle, and partnerships, she has turned her culinary passion into a spicy, flavour-packed empire — proving once again that being your unapologetic, fabulous self really does pay off. NYC kitchens, sauce-splattered aprons, and street cred Anne came back stateside and hit the New York City food scene like a flaming sauté pan. She flexed her culinary muscle at Felidia with icon Lidia Bastianich before going full boss mode as executive chef at Savoy and Centro Vinoteca. By then, foodies knew: Anne Burrell was that girl. Also read: How did the famous chef Anne Burrell die? From 'iron chef' hype to TV stardom The big TV break came in 2005 when Mario Batali tapped her as sous chef on Iron Chef America. But Anne was not made to play second fiddle. She got her own gig, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, and suddenly every home cook was channeling their inner Burrell. Her bold teaching style? Pure entertainment. She then stole scenes (and hearts) on Worst Cooks in America, The Next Iron Chef, and Chef Wanted, bringing her feisty kitchen energy to screens everywhere. Anne is also a cookbook queen, serving up Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen, both dishing out kitchen inspo and sass. In 2017, she launched her own Brooklyn spot, Phil & Anne's Good Time Lounge. It closed in 2018, but it was peak Burrell: fierce, fun, fearless. She even teamed up with Cheetos for a wild, orange-dusted pop-up called The Spotted Cheetah. Iconic? Absolutely.
Express Tribune
18 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.
