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USA Today
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Rachael Ray, Anne Burrell's bridesmaid, remembers Food Network star
Food Network star and celebrity chef Anne Burrell's death has saddened her fans, friends and peers, including Burrell's own bridesmaid Rachael Ray, who is mourning the loss of her close friend. The TV personality and former "Rachel Ray Show" host took to social media one day after Burrell's July 17 death to tell fans that "the news about Anne has truly shaken us," adding that her husband "John (Cusimano) and I are heartbroken." Ray was a bridesmaid during Burrell's 2021 fall-themed wedding to Stuart Claxton. The celebrity chef expressed that she "can't quite believe" the news and praised her friend in the post. She called Burrell "a strong, vibrant, fearless woman," who was "so full of life and love" and "gone so soon." Burrell, known for her buoyant personality on numerous Food Network appearances including as host of "Worst Cooks," died earlier this week at her home in New York, the Food Network confirmed. A cause was not disclosed and is currently under investigation by the city's Office of the Medical Examiner. The "Worst Cooks in America" franchise star's sudden death sent shockwaves through the tight-knit culinary fan community and shook her fellow celebrities including Bobby Flay, Gigi Hadid, Tyler Florence and Carla Hall. "Anne was a rockstar! I came to know her well through multiple seasons of 'Worst Cooks' on Food Network, and she became so much more than a colleague," Ray wrote. "Anne honored me by asking me to be her bridesmaid, something I'd only done once before for my sister." Ray, who is not a trained chef, said that "despite being surrounded by incredible chefs, she never once made me feel self-conscious about not being one — she always treated me as one of the gang." "When we hosted Worst Cooks together, we had the most incredible laughs. She even cooked for me and my guests at my wedding anniversary in Italy," Ray said. "I'll never forget walking into our dressing rooms at Food Network studios early in the morning and hearing her blasting the song of the moment down the hall." Ray concluded the caption: "I'll miss her friendship deeply. Everyone whose life she touched will miss her. Sending love to Stuart and everyone who knew and loved Anne. We've lost someone truly special." Contributing: Brendan Morrow, Kelly Lawler
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
El Paso County approves delivery method for construction of new Office of Medical Examiner
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Commissioners Court approved the use of a construction manager at risk (CMAR) for the construction of a new Office of the Medical Examiner on Monday, June 2. According to the news release by the County, the CMAR approach will 'allow the County to hire a construction firm early in the process to collaborate closely with the design team.' In addition, the CMAR method is 'designed to improve project coordination, manage costs, save time and deliver the best value for El Paso County,' the County said. As we've previously reported, the new Office of the Medical Examiner is one of three major projects that El Paso County voters approved in 2024 as part of the Capital Improvement Program. County commissioners approve next steps in multimillion dollar voter-approved projects According to the County, the Commissioners Court also authorized the County Purchasing Agent to 'solicit proposals from qualified firms to serve as the CMAR for this project.' The Medical Examiner's Office is responsible for investigating deaths that happen suddenly, without explanation or under suspicious or violent circumstances, the County said For more information on other approved projects in the 2024 Capital Improvement Program, you can visit El Paso County's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Emilie Kiser Files Lawsuit to Keep Son Trigg's Death Details Private
Originally appeared on E! Online Emilie Kiser wants to mourn the loss of her child out of the public eye. The influencer—whose 3-year-old son Trigg Kiser died May 18 following what she described as an accidental drowning at their home—filed filed a lawsuit against multiple Maricopa County, Ariz., public offices to keep records containing details about the toddler's passing private, according to documents obtained by NBC News May 29. In the filing, Emilie expressed concerns about her family's privacy being invaded, saying that over 100 public record requests have already been made with the Chandler, Ariz., city and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office since Trigg's May 18 death. "Emilie and her family desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them," the document read. "Trigg's death has become a media frenzy." The suit went to say that part of why Emily—who also shares son Theodore, 2 months, with her husband Brady Kiser—doesn't want the details to be disclosed to the public is because she does not want to be exposed to the information herself. More from E! Online See First Photo of Todd Chrisley Out in Public After Prison Release How Julie Chrisley Feels About Ditching Her Blonde Hair After Prison Julie Chrisley Looks Unrecognizable in First Photo After Prison Release After all, according to the suit, the content creator never plans to review the police report, security camera footage, body camera footage or autopsy reports for the case. "The records requested presumably reveal graphic, distressing, and intimate details of Trigg's death that have no bearing on government accountability," the filing continued. "To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona's Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency." Emphasizing that Emilie is going through "a parent's worst nightmare," the lawsuit added, "Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle." In response to her lawsuit's filing, Maricopa County's Office of the Medical Examiner spoke out on its efforts to maintain the family's privacy amid the tragedy. "When Maricopa County learned the family was pursuing a court order to prevent the release of these records," director of communications for Maricopa County Jason Berry told NBC News May 29, "the Office of the Medical Examiner worked with the family to place a seal on the record." Spokespeople for the city of Chandler and Chandler Police Department told the outlet that the offices do not comment on pending litigation. Trigg was found unconscious by authorities after they responded to a drowning call at the Kiser's Arizona residence on May 12, according to NBC affiliate KPNX. After first responders attempted CPR, he was transported to the hospital, where he passed away following six days in critical condition. And while Emilie and Brady have not yet spoken publicly about their son's untimely death, local authorities shared a statement at the time offering their condolences to the toddler's loved ones. 'Out of respect for the family's privacy,' Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu told E! News May 19, 'we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed.' For a closer look at Emilie's life as a mom, read on... (E! and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) Husband and WifeA Family of Three...... and Then FourThe Sweet LifeEnjoying Every MomentBetter TogetherBath Time For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
N.Y.C. Mom Said She Found Baby Dead and Bloodied, and Blamed Dog — But Medical Examiner Reveals Shocking Truth
New York City's Office of the Medical Examiner tells PEOPLE that Kiyanna Winfield, a 1-month-old initially believed to have been killed by a dog mauling, was actually dead before the dog bit her The infant was asleep between her parents when her mother allegedly woke to see their 6-month-old pit bull mix gnawing on the child's face around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday The dog was seized by Animal Control, according to the agency's press officeThe New York City medical examiner has determined that a deceased Queens newborn's injuries were inflicted by the family dog only after the infant had already died — contradicting initial police claims that the dog killed the child. Police initially believed that 1-month-old Kiyanna Winfield had been killed by her family's 6-month-old German Shepherd-pit bull mix while she and her parents slept on Tuesday morning in their apartment, PEOPLE previously reported. But although the animal did bite the child, it did so post-mortem, according to New York City's Office of the Medical Examiner. "The cause and manner of death are pending further study and will require additional testing, but the medical examiner has been able to determine this is not a fatal dog mauling," a spokesperson for the office tells PEOPLE. Police were called to the Long Island City home on 12th Street near 41st Avenue just after 6:30 a.m. yesterday, per the New York Police Department's press office. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The child's mother told responding officers that she woke to find her dog gnawing her daughter's face as the baby laid between her and the child's stepfather. The baby, just born last month, was pronounced dead at the scene. Neighbors told CBS News New York that their building is full of friendly dogs and were shocked to hear the tragic news. "As a mom of three, I was sad. Because honestly, as a parent, you don't expect your pet to attack your child," neighbor Maria Gutierrez told the outlet. No arrests have been made, per the NYPD, which said the investigation is ongoing. The dog was seized by Animal Control, a DCPI officer tells PEOPLE. The NYPD's press office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Missing California influencer found dead near Arizona hiking trail after extensive search, officials say
A missing social media influencer who lived in California was found dead last week near a hiking trail in Arizona, according to authorities. The body of Hannah Moody, 31, was found around 12:05 p.m. on May 22 near the Gateway Trailhead of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, according to a Scottsdale Police Department news release. Moody was reported missing the previous night around 7:50 p.m. after her friends said they had not heard from her, sparking an extensive search. Scottsdale police officers went to the trailhead where she was last seen and found her car in the parking lot, according to the release. Calls and pings to her cellphone weren't successful in tracking her. Officers then searched for her on foot, with help from Phoenix Police Department helicopter and drones. The search was called off for the night around 11:30 p.m. Read more: Missing woman was 'miraculously' found in California's mountains. Then came the chorus of skeptics Officers resumed the search the next morning with the help of the Maricopa County sheriff's search and rescue team and air unit, according to the release. The air unit found her body about 600 yards from the trail. Officials said there were no obvious signs of foul play or trauma. "Scottsdale detectives and crime scene personnel will now conduct a thorough investigation to piece together what happened to Hannah and how she died," according to the release. "Our investigation will be in cooperation with the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner, which will ultimately determine the cause of death." According to public records, Moody has lived in Los Angeles, Alameda and Orange counties as well as South Carolina. Her family members told news outlets that she moved from Charleston, S.C., to Scottsdale because she missed hiking in Arizona. Moody frequently posted about her love for hiking on her Instagram and TikTok accounts. Her Instagram account has about 45,000 followers. She posted a video to her Instagram on May 18 showing her hiking along a trail and discussing her love of sunsets. Temperatures in Scottsdale exceeded 100 degrees by Thursday afternoon, around the time Moody's body was found. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
