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International Business Times
30 minutes 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.
Express Tribune
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Anne Burrell cause of death: Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell passes away at 55, after going into cardiac arrest
Acclaimed Food Network star Anne Burrell was found unconscious and unresponsive in her Brooklyn home on June 17, according to the New York City Police Department. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. Police from the 76th Precinct were dispatched to Burrell's residence at approximately 7:50 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive woman. She went into cardiac arrest. Officers confirmed the woman was deceased upon arrival. Although the NYPD has not formally named the deceased, details shared by police align with Burrell's known address, and her family later confirmed her death. She was 55. In a statement, the Food Network honoured her legacy: '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.' 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… — Food Network (@FoodNetwork) June 17, 2025 The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the official cause and manner of death. No further details have been released regarding possible medical history or circumstances leading up to her passing. Burrell rose to fame through her work on popular cooking programmes including Worst Cooks in America, Iron Chef America, Chopped, and Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, the latter of which earned her an Emmy nomination and ran for nine seasons. She was also the author of two cookbooks — Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen — both of which became New York Times bestsellers. Colleagues and fans have since paid tribute. Chef Tyler Florence, who co-hosted Worst Cooks in America with Burrell, remembered her as a close friend and a gifted teacher. 'She brought her generous heart, humour and feisty spirit to everything she did,' he said. Anne Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton; her stepson, Javier; her mother, Marlena; and her siblings, Jane and Ben. An autopsy report is expected in the coming days.
Metro
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV Chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell dies aged 55
Anne Burrell has died at the age of 55 after being found unconscious at her New York apartment on Tuesday. Burrell has been remembered as a 'beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend,' in a statement from her family. '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 statement from her family to various outlets read. A New York Police Department spokesperson told Page Six that the TV personality was found unconscious on the morning of June 17 at her Brooklyn apartment. She was later pronounced dead when the emergency services arrived. Her cause of death has not been confirmed. A Food Network spokesperson also commented on the 'tremendous loss'. '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 statement read. More Trending 'Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.' The star is best known for hosting the Worst Cooks in America show which began in 2010, and the Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, which began in 2012. The Worst Chefs show saw Burrell and Beau MacMillan mentor disastrous home cooks into decent chefs. The show has run for the past 15 years, with 28 seasons and 198 episodes, spawning a celebrity version of the beloved show. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Devastated' Ariana Grande announces the death of beloved family member MORE: Kim Woodburn's heartfelt message to fans in final video before her death MORE: How 'Queen of the Clean' Kim Woodburn became a beloved TV star at 50
Time of India
2 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.
Mint
3 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.
