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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Anne Burrell Found 'Unconscious and Unresponsive,' Pronounced Dead at Scene: Police
Authorities say a 55-year-old woman matching the description of Anne Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' at her New York home The Food Network star died on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, at her home in Brooklyn A cause of death is pending an autopsyAnne Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' at the scene of her death, the New York City Police Department said. At about 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, officers from the 76th Precinct responded to 'an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female," police told PEOPLE. EMS "responded and pronounced her deceased on scene," police said. A cause of death is pending an autopsy with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death. Police did not name Burrell as the deceased, as they are working to notify the victim's family. However, an online search confirms the Food Network star's address matches the Brooklyn, N.Y., one police provided in their statement. Reps for the star announced Burrell's death in a release obtained by PEOPLE. "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." Burrell began her career in television after teaching at the Institute of Culinary Education in the early 2000s. She became a star by appearing on Iron Chef America, Chef Wanted, Chopped and Worst Cooks in America. In March 2025, the Cazenovia, N.Y., native was featured on the competition series House of Knives. In addition to her on-camera work, Burrell released two cookbooks: 2011's Cook Like a Rock Star, which was a New York Times bestseller, and Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower. The Worst Cooks in America host is survived by her husband Stuart Claxton, and his son, Javier, as well as her mother, Marlene, and sister, Jane, her children Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas, and her brother Ben. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She and Claxton met on Bumble in 2018, before marrying in October 2021. "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
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Food Network star Anne Burrell dies at age 55
Food Network star Anne Burrell died on Tuesday morning in New York. She was 55. Burrell died in her Brooklyn home, according to People. The 55-year-old was the long-time host of the reality show Worst Cooks in America. "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." This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
News.com.au
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Kim Woodburn dies aged 83
It was revealed today that the TV personality passed away on Tuesday following a short illness. "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness," Kim's management team announced in a statement. "Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate. "We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career.". "We kindly ask that Kim's husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve. We will not be releasing any further details.".
The Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kim Woodburn dead: How Clean is Your House & Celebrity Big Brother star dies aged 83 after short illness
KIM Woodburn has died aged 83 after a short illness. The TV personality, who rose to fame in Channel 4 's hit series How Clean is Your House, passed away yesterday. 17 17 17 17 A representative for Kim said: "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness. "Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. "Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate. "We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career. "We kindly ask that Kim's husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve. "We will not be releasing any further details." Big Brother in 2017. She also regularly appeared on ITV 's Loose Women and This Morning. Tributes have today flooded in for the reality TV star. Her death comes weeks after cancelling work commitments due to health concerns. Kim had been offering personal video greetings to her loyal followers for £25 a pop after also selling clips on the Cameo platform. But earlier this month she told her social media followers: "No more videos for now, my loves, I need to get better!" A post on her Instagram account read: "We regret to tell you that Kim is unable to record any further videos for the foreseeable future, due to a health problem. "Kim sends her love to you all." She also recently went under the knife for surgery on her eye. Back in 2011, Kim came clean about her blindness after noticing she was starting to squint in her late teens. Kim Woodburn reveals whopping amount she's spent on plastic surgery to stay looking young - and refuses to rule out having more done at 82 The former clothing catalogue model previously said: "If you watch me carefully you will see I never stare at people and I blink a lot. "If I do have to see something across the room I swivel my entire body around and look from my good eye." She added: "I was born with little or no sight in my right eye and not great sight in my left eye." Born in March 1942, Kim moved out of her home at the age of 16. 17 17 17 17 17 17 In 2017 she revealed how she had been sexually abused by her dad from a young age. She subsequently moved to Liverpool where she became a live-in cleaner. In 2002, while working in similar role in Kent, Channel 4 reached out to a cleaning company seeking a cleaner with a "funny temperament" and she was recommended. Following a screen test, she was paired with Aggie MacKenzie and filming for the now iconic show began just weeks later. The pair fronted the show for six series up until August 2009. In November later the same year, Kim was announced as one of the contestants for ITV's I'm A Celebrity. She finished as runner-up on the show to TV chef Gino D'Acampo. The following year, Kim appeared on Channel 4's Celebrity Come Dine With Me with Claire Sweeney, Darren Day and Tom O'Connor. She then appeared as a regular on Big Brother's spin-off series from 2011. But in 2017, Kim entered Big Brother as a housemate for a special Celebrity series - finishing in third spot. In recent years, she has become known for being outspoken about a number of other TV personalities. As recently as February, she branded celebrity chef D'Acampo a "full of himself little pig". She also last year slammed Louis Walsh as a "nasty, two-faced" music mogul during his own time on Big Brother. Kim blasted ITV and BBC bosses, too, for recruiting reality stars as presenters. Kim is survived by her husband Peter Woodburn. 17 17 17 17 17
