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Anne Burrell, chef and Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, chef and Food Network star, dies at 55 Chef and TV personality Anne Burrell, best known for her numerous appearances on the Food Network, has died. She was 55. Burrell, a recognizable figure on the culinary channel thanks to her spiky platinum blonde hairdo and tart wit, died on June 17 at her home in New York, according to a press release from the Food Network. A cause of death was not disclosed. The New York-bred chef made her Food Network debut in 2005 on the cutthroat competition series "Iron Chef America," serving as a sous chef for Iron Chef Mario Batali. She also hosted the shows "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" and "Worst Cooks in America." "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 Food Network spokesperson said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss." 'A beautiful spirit': 'Lilo & Stitch' actor David Hekili Kenui Bell dies at 46 Burrell is survived by her mother Marlene, her sister Jane, and her husband Stuart Claxton, whom she married in October 2021, as well Claxton's son Javier. "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend," her family said in a statement. "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."
USA Today
30-04-2025
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Actress Priscilla Pointer, 'Dallas' star and mother of Amy Irving, dies at 100
Actress Priscilla Pointer, 'Dallas' star and mother of Amy Irving, dies at 100 Actress Priscilla Pointer, best known for her roles in the 1980s soap opera "Dallas" and horror film classic "Carrie," has died. She was 100. Pointer, whose children included fellow actress Amy Irving and director David Irving, died on April 28 at an assisted-living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut, David confirmed to USA TODAY on April 29. The late actress died of natural causes. Amy Irving mourned Pointer's death in a heartfelt tribute post on Instagram, which featured several photos of Pointer and her family over the years. "Priscilla Pointer, acclaimed stage television and film actress, and mother of David, Katie, and Amy Irving, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs," Amy wrote. "She most definitely will be missed." Born in May 1924 to artists Augusta and Kenneth Pointer, the New York-bred actress got her start in the theater, where she performed in touring productions of "A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Country Wife" and "The Condemned of Altona." Pointer scored her first television role in 1954 with a two-episode stint on the adventure drama series "The New Adventures of China Smith," according to the actress's IMDb page. Throughout the '70s, Pointer appeared on several TV series including "McCloud," "The Rockford Files," "Kojak," "Police Woman" and "Phyllis." In 1976, the actress made the leap to the silver screen with roles in "The Great Texas Dynamite Chase," "Carrie" and "Nickelodeon." "Carrie," a supernatural horror about an ostracized teen with telekinetic powers, saw Pointer co-star with daughter Amy Irving. Amy played Sue Snell, a classmate of Carrie's who is scarred by the girl's deadly rampage, while Pointer portrayed Snell's mother. Lulu Roman dies: Gospel singer and longtime 'Hee Haw' cast member was 78 In the '80s, Pointer became a household name in the soap opera world thanks to a recurring role on the Emmy-winning series "Dallas." Pointer played Rebecca Barnes Wentworth, mother of Ken Kercheval's Cliff Barnes, from 1981-1983. Pointer also joined creative forces with her son David Irving. David directed Pointer in the 1987 musical fantasy "Rumpelstiltskin," which starred Amy Irving alongside Billy Barty and Clive Revill. In her personal life, Pointer married fellow actor Jules Irving in 1947 after the two met in Europe during an army production of "Brother Rat" following World War II. The couple later formed the Actor's Workshop, a theater company in San Francisco. Lar Park Lincoln dies: 'Knots Landing' and 'Friday the 13th' actress was 63 Pointer and Jules, who remained married until Jules' 1979 death, shared three children: Katie, David and Amy Irving. Pointer continued acting throughout the '90s, appearing in series such as "The Flash," "ER" and "Touched by An Angel." Her final role was a 2008 voiceover performance in the Jeff Daniels-starring TV movie "Sweet Nothing in My Ear."
