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Chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell dead at 55
Chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell died Tuesday morning at age 55, the cooking show channel announced. "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 Food Network wrote in an Instagram post. Burrell died in her home in Brooklyn, New York, the cooking show channel said in a press release. Her cause of death has not yet been shared with the public. Born and raised in New York, Burrell first appeared on the Food Network in 2005 as a sous chef for celebrity chef Mario Batali on 'Iron Chef America.' Later on, she became a host on the channel, helming 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef' and 'Worst Cooks in America.' Burrell is survived by her husband, mother and sister, as well as many other cherished relatives and friends. Many Food Network fans have already taken to social media to express sorrow at her death. Rock singer calls brother's claims he sexually abused him 'wildly misleading' 'Gone too soon': HGTV host known for 'endless kindness' dies at 55 Actor 'addicted' to Karen Read trial says he invited her to Mass. concert Famous drama actor battling ALS says he has lost use of his arm 'Bachelor' winner from Mass. splits from fiancé nearly 3 months after finale Read the original article on MassLive.
New York Times
2 days ago
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Anne Burrell's Death Is Under Investigation as a Possible Drug Overdose
The New York City Police Department is investigating the death of Anne Burrell, the popular Food Network star who was found dead in her Brooklyn home on Tuesday morning, as a possible drug overdose, according to an internal document viewed by The New York Times. The document said Ms. Burrell, who was 55, had been 'discovered in the shower unconscious and unresponsive surrounded by approximately (100) assorted pills.' Emergency medical workers who responded to a 911 call pronounced her dead at the scene. A spokeswoman for the city medical examiner's office said Friday that an autopsy had been completed, but that any findings on the cause and manner of Ms. Burrell's death were still pending. Ms. Burrell was an accomplished Italian chef who began her television career as a sous-chef to the celebrity chef Mario Batali on the Food Network show 'Iron Chef America.' She was best known for hosting 'Worst Cooks in America,' which has run for 28 seasons. With her plume of platinum-blond hair, signature mismatched socks and a way of teaching that included a big helping of unvarnished truth, she became a mainstay for the network, appearing as a guest or judge on several other shows and even once riding on the network's float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In January, fans were surprised to see that Ms. Burrell was not hosting the new season of 'Worst Cooks.' Neither she or the network have explained the change. An indication of a possible conflict came in a Jan. 10 Instagram post when someone asked her why she wasn't on the show and Ms. Burrell answered, 'Honestly I don't know.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
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5 days ago
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Anne Burrell, Food Network Star and ‘Worst Cooks in America' Host, Dead at Age 55
Food Network star Anne Burrell died at age 55 in her Brooklyn home on Tuesday, June 17. "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered," her family said in a statement to Us Weekly. "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 Worst Cooks in America host's cause of death has yet to be revealed. Burrell is survived by her mother, Marlene, and sister, Jane, along with husband Stuart Claxton (whom she married in October 2021) and his son, Javier. Burrell rose to fame after she served as a sous chef to fellow Food Network star Mario Batali for the Iron Chef America pilot episode. She stayed in the role for Batali's stint on the show from 2005 to 2009. Food Network Stars' Salaries: See How Much Money Bobby Flay, Ree Drummond and More Make Throughout her time on Iron Chef America, Burrell was also tapped to host her own Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, which premiered in June 2008. However, she was best known for hosting Worst Cooks in America, which premiered in 2010, alongside Chef Beau MacMillan. She was a mentor on the show from its inception until this year. Burrell addressed her absence from Worst Cooks in America in a January Instagram comment. 'Chef-how come you are not doing Worst Cooks this season. That is your show,' one fan asked at the time. (Food Network did not publicly address her absence.) Burrell responded, 'Uuuuughhh … I know. And I don't know.' She also responded to another commenter, agreeing that she misses the series and promised to 'so try' and return for the next season. Celebrity Deaths of 2025: Anne Burrell, Kim Woodburn and More Stars We've Lost This Year Months before her sudden death, Burrell offered a career update to Instagram followers. 'OK … sooooooo a little update into the 'Anne Burrell' world. I know I have been kinda quiet of late. BUT I am taking 'Improv for Actors' at @secondcitynyc!!!' she captioned a March Instagram post. 'Can I just say it is SO much fun and I am learning so SO much!!! It really helps me get out of my shell… as if I needed that!!' Burrell's final Instagram post came days before news of her death. 'I ran into @greenladyofbrooklyn in my neighborhood today!! I'm not going to lie- I have been keeping an eye out for her,' she captioned a selfie on June 12. 'I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute. She is just lovely!!!'
New York Times
5 days ago
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- New York Times
Anne Burrell, Chef and Food Network Star, Dies at 55
Anne Burrell, a chef and television personality known for her kinetic swoop of blond hair and an energy to match, died on Tuesday in Brooklyn. She was 55. 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend,' her family said in a statement, which did not mention a cause of death. '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.' Ms. Burrell spent years working in Italian restaurants in Manhattan, including Savoy Restaurant and Felidia Ristorante, before ascending to household fame on the Food Network. She began as a sous-chef on 'Iron Chef America' to the chef Mario Batali, but her distinctive swagger made her stand apart from even the effusive Mr. Batali, prompting the network to offer her a show of her own. That show, 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,' premiered in 2008 and ran for nine seasons. Ms. Burrell remained a staple of the Food Network, hosting the hit show 'Worst Cooks in America' and appearing regularly on network favorites like 'Chopped' and 'Food Network Star.' In a statement, a spokeswoman for the Food Network said, '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.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
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5 days ago
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Food Network Star Anne Burrell, Host of Worst Cooks in America, Dead at 55
Chef and TV personality Anne Burrell, whose many Food Network appearances included hosting Worst Cooks in America, has died at the age of 55. Burrell died Tuesday at her Brooklyn home, her family confirmed in a statement to People: 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — 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.' (No cause of death has been announced.) More from TVLine TVLine Items: Wizards of Baking Renewed, Gladiator II on Paramount+ and More Valerie Bertinelli Dropped From Food Network's Kids Baking Championship: 'I Was Basically Ghosted' Bobby Rivers, TV Personality and Food Network Alum, Dead at 70 A native of New York, Burrell attended culinary school before working in several restaurants, including as the sous chef at famed chef Lidia Bastianich's New York restaurant Felidia. After working with chef Mario Batali, he brought Burrell on to serve as one of his sous chefs on Iron Chef America in 2005, and she returned several times thereafter. Burrell went on to become a Food Network staple, appearing on shows like Chopped and The Best Thing I Ever Ate. In 2010, Burrell co-hosted a new Food Network competition series, Worst Cooks in America, which features hapless home cooks trying to improve under the supervision of trained chefs. Worst Cooks has gone on to run for 28 seasons, with Burrell paired up with a rotating set of chef mentors. Burrell stepped away from the show, though, for this year's Season 28, with Antonia Lofaso taking over as mentor. Burrell's other Food Network appearances include The Next Iron Chef (where she finished fifth in Season 4), Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Chef Wanted With Anne Burrell, which she hosted for three seasons. TV Stars We Lost in 2025 View Gallery39 Images Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
