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Yahoo
3 hours ago
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Anne Burrell, Food Network Star and 'Worst Cooks in America' Host, Dies at 55
Anne Burrell — the beloved chef known for her trademark spiky platinum hair, larger-than-life personality and culinary expertise — died on the morning of Tuesday, June 17 at her home in Brooklyn, New York. She was 55. Reps for the star announced Burrell's death in a release obtained by PEOPLE. 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. "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." A fan-favorite on the Food Network, Burrell was best known as the longtime 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. Born on Sept. 21, 1969, in Cazenovia, New York, Burrell discovered her love for cooking early, inspired by her mother's home-cooked meals and television icon, Julia Child. She studied English and Communication at Canisius College in Buffalo before pursuing a culinary career at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, where she graduated in 1996. 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, Burrell transitioned into teaching at the Institute of Culinary Education and eventually made her way to television. Food Network audiences first met Burrell as a sous chef on Iron Chef America. Her charisma and culinary chops led to her own Emmy-nominated show, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, which premiered in 2008 and ran for nine seasons. From there, Burrell became Food Network staple, also appearing on Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star, and most recently, the competition series House of Knives, which just premiered in March 2025. Burrell 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. Outside the kitchen, she was deeply committed to philanthropy. She served on the advisory board of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, 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. "I have to say, I love being married," she told PEOPLE exclusively during City Harvest's 40th Anniversary Gala in April 2023. "We're together all the time because Stuart works from home. It's the being together all the time, but it's also the adventure together." This is a breaking story, more to come Read the original article on People
News.com.au
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Popular TV chef Anne Burrell found dead at home
US Food Network chef Anne Burrell has died. She was 55. The TV personality was found unconscious around 7.50am at her Brooklyn, New York, home on Tuesday morning, local time, a New York Police Department spokesperson told Page Six. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene and pronounced her dead. Burrell's cause of death hasn't been revealed, and an investigation is ongoing. The culinary icon's family released a statement obtained by Page Six, describing her as a 'beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend.' 'Her smile lit up every room she entered,' they wrote. '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.' A Food Network spokesperson also commented on Burrell's death in a statement obtained by Page Six. '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. 'Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.' Ahead of her death, Burrell appeared healthy and happy in a selfie shared via Instagram five days before her death. She was married to Stuart Claxton, whom she wed in October 2021. The couple tied the knot at the celebrity chef's house in Cazenovia — Burrell's upstate New York hometown. Burrell, who has previously dated a woman, was also the stepmother to Claxton's son, Javier. The Worst Cooks in America host, meanwhile, started her culinary career shortly after graduating from Canisius College in New York with her degrees in English and communication. She later graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1997 and then spent a year in Italy at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Burrell went on to cook at several restaurants before teaching at the Institute of Culinary Education. The Cook Like a Rock Star author kickstarted her career on TV in 2005 when she appeared on Iron Chef America as a sous chef. Three years later, she got her own show, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, which aired for eight seasons until 2012. Burrell also made several appearances in Chef Wanted, Chopped and other Food Network segments. Her most recent show was the Food Network's House of Knives competition, which aired in March. In June 2024, Burrell — who was known for her spiky blonde hair — gave Page Six an exclusive look at her vibrant loft, including her kitchen, located in the Carroll Gardens neighbourhood of Brooklyn. 'I had an architect/designer, and … the design part he was offering was very beige — and I'm not beige,' she told us. 'Everything here is a little crooked, and I think that suits me just well,' she added. 'I think I'm a little crooked, so I feel right at home here.'
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Anne Burrell dies at 55: Beloved Food Network star passes away
Beloved Food Network star Anne Burrell has died aged 55. The TV chef - who became synonymous with her trademark spiky platinum hair - passed away on Tuesday morning at her home in Brooklyn, New York. '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.' She is survived by 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.
