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2 hours ago
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Close-knit celebrity chef community mourns loss of Anne Burrell: ‘We've lost someone truly special'
Food Network star Anne Burrell's fellow chefs, with whom she frequently appeared alongside on television during her illustrious career, are sharing beloved memories about one of their own. Burrell, 55, died Tuesday morning at her home in New York, the Food Network told CNN in a statement. A cause of death has not been confirmed. The New York Office of the Medical Examiner told CNN that an examination was taking place Wednesday. Rachael Ray, a famed celebrity chef whose show Burrell appeared on over 20 times between 2014 and 2019, wrote about how their friendship bloomed over the years, beginning when they appeared on 'Worst Cooks in America' together. 'She became so much more than a colleague,' Ray wrote in a post on Instagram, adding that she was 'honoured' when Burrell asked her to be a bridesmaid, 'something I'd only done once before for my sister.' 'I'll miss her friendship deeply. Everyone whose life she touched will miss her,' Ray wrote. 'We've lost someone truly special.' The world of celebrity chefs is a rather small circle, as often exhibited in the cross-pollination that occurs on their various television programs. The bonds, it seems, are often as real as the expert dishes they make. Carla Hall, who appeared on several episodes of 'Worst Cooks in America' with Burrell, called her a 'fierce chef and instructor,' adding that she'll remember her 'rocking her custom skirts, mismatched socks, and that unforgettable big smile.' 'Anne, you brought so much heart and heat to every kitchen. You. Will. Be. Missed,' Hall wrote on her Instagram page. Jeff Mauro, a Food Network chef, host and one of Burrell's frequent collaborators, wrote on his Instagram page Wednesday that Burrell 'was a special soul and a force of nature.' 'We made a lot of wild television together, and our long friendship was filled with even wilder stories. Too many to count and almost too special to share here,' he wrote. 'We will all miss you terribly.' Burrell's joy of cooking was one of her trademark qualities that was apparent in all of her TV appearances. It's something she touched on while appearing on Ray's podcast in December. 'I, always from when I was a little, little girl, loved the idea of hospitality and providing and spreading joy,' Burrell said. 'As a chef, I'm a professional pleasure provider.' By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anne Burrell's Death Riddled With New Details Involving Pills
's sudden death gets more shocking! More details about the celebrity chef's death show that she was surrounded by some harmful substances at the time of her passing. Anne Burrell's lifeless body was discovered at her home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, after her husband made an emergency call to local authorities about finding her unconscious in her home. The TV star was found lying unconscious next to dozens of pills when her husband walked into her New York home. Insiders revealed that her partner, Claxton Stuart, discovered her body on the shower floor. Despite the presence of these illegal substances at the death scene, sources claimed it is still too early to conclude whether they led to her death. When Stuart called 911 for help about his unconscious wife, the responders reportedly instructed him to perform quick CPR. When they finally arrived, the authorities discovered her body had already gone cold, hence declaring her dead. As reported by Page Six, Stuart revealed that the last time he saw his wife alive was around 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The fire department spokesperson shared that he had called with claims of Burrell suffering cardiac arrest. Burrell's death shook the food entertainment industry to its core, as confirmed by TMZ from the account of NYC restaurant owner Melba Wilson. Wilson shared that her passing left her feeling empty and, by extension, the culinary sphere. The Food Network star revealed that she had a conversation with Burrell last week, and everything seemed well on the phone. They reportedly chatted about karaoke, backgammon, and life in general. Wilson was healthy and vibrant, with nothing seeming out of place as they talked, even down to her health. Wilson described her late friend as a warm personality who lit up any room she entered. Her death, according to the cooking pro, was by no small measure a surprise. She raved about her friend being a trailblazer and an iconic figure who broke the glass ceiling in the food and beverage industry, which men previously dominated. The television host left her loved ones with sweet memories before her death, which is what most of them are holding on to. She reportedly spent quality time with her friend Elizabeth Falkner at her dinner party last week. Falkner recalled inviting her over for the feast at Soho House. In her words, 'It'll be great to see you.' And she brought her husband, and we just had such a good time. It was just so sweet." After the dinner, Burrell reportedly sent a lovely appreciation message to her friend. The host emphasized that she had a lovely time indulging in the provided delicacies. 'We were like, 'Let's just make a point of talking and texting more often. I'm very grateful to have had that special night. I feel like [our friendship] just got cut really short fast,' Falkner shared. The tributes have not stopped pouring in, a testament to Burrell's eventful time on Earth. American celebrity chef Bobby Flay joins the queue to celebrate the life and times of his late colleague. He reminisced about the time spent appearing on "Worst Cooks in America" alongside the late cook. "'Worst Cooks in America' was the funniest show on TV. All of your co-hosts (me included) were just alongside for the Anne Burrell ride," Flay wrote on his Instagram Story. He attached a picture of Burrell cuddling two adorable Maine Coon cats alongside his caption. The star concluded his tribute, admitting that the cats were the "greatest gifts" he got from Burrel, who introduced him to adopting them as pets. Flay reiterated that he would cherish the gifts forever. During an interview in April, Burrell communicated her desire to feature on Meghan's Netflix show "With Love, Meghan." The Blast reported that the host welcomed the idea with open arms when asked about it. "Sure, of course. I'd go to the opening of an envelope. Why not cook with Meghan?" the bubbly personality noted. Burrell accompanied her wish with an honest confession. She noted that she had not given the viral As Ever jam a taste. The American TV quickly came up with an excuse for her action, sharing that while she does not enjoy jam, she occasionally makes it for her husband. Burrell and Stuart tied the knot in 2021, a marriage she described as her happy place, alongside her stepson, Javier. May Anne Burrell's loved ones find the strength to bear this painful loss!
Yahoo
19 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Anne Burrell's Husband Stuart Claxton Found Her Lying on the Shower Floor Before 911 Call: Report
New details are emerging following the untimely death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell, including where she was found. Burrell's husband, Stuart Claxton, reportedly found his wife lying unresponsive on the floor of their bathroom shower in the early hours on Tuesday, June 17, according to TMZ. The outlet reported on Wednesday, June 18, that Burrell was 'unconscious' when Claxton saw her in the shower. He reportedly last saw her alive around 1 a.m. and between six and seven hours later, Claxton called 911 to get help. (Police previously confirmed to Us Weekly that they were alerted to the scene at 'approximately 7:50 a.m.' on Tuesday.) News broke on Tuesday that the Food Network star died at the age of 55. Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All Time 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' Burrell's family told Us in a statement at the time. '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 911 caller claimed that Burrell went into 'cardiac arrest' and was 'DOA [dead upon arrival],' a rep for the New York City Fire Department told multiple outlets earlier today. The New York City Police Department, meanwhile, confirmed that Burrell was found unresponsive inside her home in Brooklyn, New York, on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the department later told Us that the Worst Cooks in America host was pronounced dead 'at the scene' after authorities responded to a 911 call and discovered 'an unconscious and unresponsive' 55-year-old female. The NYPD has since announced that an investigation is underway, and the cause of death is pending as the chief medical examiner investigates Burrell's passing. Food Network Deaths Through the Years: All the Star Chefs We've Lost, Including Anne Burrell and More Burrell — who is survived by her mother, Marlene, and sister, Jane, as well as her husband, whom she married in October 2021, and his son, Javier — has been honored by several celebrity friends and fellow chefs in the wake of her death. Longtime friend Rachael Ray, who was a bridesmaid at Burrell's wedding, shared a statement on Wednesday, revealing the chef's death has 'truly shaken' her and her husband, John Cusimano. 'I can't quite believe it — such a strong, vibrant, fearless woman, so full of life and love, could be gone so soon,' Ray, 56, wrote via Instagram. '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.' She added: '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.' Anthony Bourdain's Former Assistant Shares His Emotional Final Texts to Her in New Memoir Food Network star Kardea Brown also felt the loss deeply, writing via Instagram on Tuesday, 'In utter disbelief right now 😢 They say things you do for yourself will be gone when you're gone … but things you do for others will remain as your legacy forever.' The Delicious Miss Brown host continued, '@chefanneburrell you left us with so much … thank you for your contributions to the culinary world and the lives you touched with your infectious personality. Forever in our hearts💔.' Us Weekly has reached out to the NYPD for comment.
CNN
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Close-knit celebrity chef community mourns loss of Anne Burrell: ‘We've lost someone truly special'
Food Network star Anne Burrell's fellow chefs, with whom she frequently appeared alongside on television during her illustrious career, are sharing beloved memories about one of their own. Burrell, 55, died Tuesday morning at her home in New York, the Food Network told CNN in a statement. A cause of death has not been confirmed. The New York Office of the Medical Examiner told CNN that an examination was taking place Wednesday. Rachael Ray, a famed celebrity chef whose show Burrell appeared on over 20 times between 2014 and 2019, wrote about how their friendship bloomed over the years, beginning when they appeared on 'Worst Cooks in America' together. 'She became so much more than a colleague,' Ray wrote in a post on Instagram, adding that she was 'honored' when Burrell asked her to be a bridesmaid, 'something I'd only done once before for my sister.' 'I'll miss her friendship deeply. Everyone whose life she touched will miss her,' Ray wrote. 'We've lost someone truly special.' The world of celebrity chefs is a rather small circle, as often exhibited in the cross-pollination that occurs on their various television programs. The bonds, it seems, are often as real as the expert dishes they make. Carla Hall, who appeared on several episodes of 'Worst Cooks in America' with Burrell, called her a 'fierce chef and instructor,' adding that she'll remember her 'rocking her custom skirts, mismatched socks, and that unforgettable big smile.' 'Anne, you brought so much heart and heat to every kitchen. You. Will. Be. Missed,' Hall wrote on her Instagram page. Jeff Mauro, a Food Network chef, host and one of Burrell's frequent collaborators, wrote on his Instagram page Wednesday that Burrell 'was a special soul and a force of nature.' 'We made a lot of wild television together, and our long friendship was filled with even wilder stories. Too many to count and almost too special to share here,' he wrote. 'We will all miss you terribly.' Burrell's joy of cooking was one of her trademark qualities that was apparent in all of her TV appearances. It's something she touched on while appearing on Ray's podcast in December. 'I, always from when I was a little, little girl, loved the idea of hospitality and providing and spreading joy,' Burrell said. 'As a chef, I'm a professional pleasure provider.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Heartbreaking new details emerge in death of Anne Burrell at age 55
Heartbreaking new details surrounding the passing of celebrity chef Anne Burrell have now emerged. According to TMZ 's law enforcement sources, Burrell was found unresponsive and lying on the shower floor by her husband Stuart Claxton early Tuesday morning. Claxton reportedly last saw his wife alive at approximately 1AM the night prior before discovering her unconscious six and seven hours later in their bathroom. Claxton contacted 911 and was allegedly advised by the operator to perform CPR on Burrell. However, her body was said to be cold and it is not known if he performed CPR. The beloved Food Network star — who famously hosted Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-hosted Worst Cooks in America — died at age 55 at her Brooklyn, New York apartment on Tuesday. A possible cause of death has now been indicated by a 911 call after her passing. The New York Fire Department confirmed to Daily Mail that they were responding to a report of a cardiac arrest at 7.50am on Tuesday. She was found unresponsive in her Brooklyn, New York, home by police. In a statement to Daily Mail, the New York City Police Department confirmed that they were called to an address in Brooklyn in response to a report about an 'unconscious and unresponsive' 55-year-old female. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death has not yet been reported by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, with an investigation ongoing. '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 Tuesday. '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,' they shared. A Food Network spokesperson added, '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.' The TV chef - who became synonymous with her trademark spiky platinum hair - is survived by husband Stuart Claxton, whom she wed in October 2021 in an autumn-themed ceremony and reception in her hometown of Cazenovia, New York. She is also survived by her mother Marlene and sister Jane and her children Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas, and her brother Ben. Anne developed a passion for cooking at a young age, inspired by her mother's home-cooked meals and by watching food icon Julia Child on television. After earning a degree in English and Communications from Canisius College in Buffalo in 1991, she followed her culinary dreams and enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, graduating in 1996. She worked at a whole host of New York City hotspots including Felidia and Savoy in Soho, where she honed her craft in Mediterranean cuisine. She was later thrust into the spotlight and became best known as the longtime host of Worst Cooks in America. The show, which ran for 28 seasons, saw celebrated chefs mentor amateur cooks in an attempt to transform them from rookies to kitchen experts. Elsewhere, she appeared on Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star, and most recently, competition series House of Knives - which premiered in March this year. The famed chef also penned two of her own cookbooks - Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire & Empower. Heartbroken fans have flooded to leave comments on her most recent Instagram post that was shared just four days ago. 'This can't be true. Chef Anne you were vivacious, hilarious, full of life and reminded me of my Mom. I'm so, so sorry. Rest with the Angels in Heaven and cook up a storm for us,' one wrote. 'Prayers for your family. This feels so unexpected! 'You were always one of our all time favorite chefs and seemed like a great person! I'm sure you'll be missed by many!' someone else shared. 'RIP ANNE! I can't believe this! We lost a good one!' one wrote. 'I was such a fan of you. I had been watching Worst Cooks for YEARS and just recently started watching newer seasons. 'I am so sad. May you rest in peace,' another penned. Gigi Hadid, who famously appeared on the cooking competition series Beat Bobby Flay with Burrell, led the celebrities expressing their heartbreak over Burrell's death. 'I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the Great Anne Burrell,' the supermodel, 30, began. Hadid included a photo of herself and Burrell from their time filming Beat Bobby Flay back in 2023. 'As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true. Beat Bobby. Hang. Eat,' she recalled. 'I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in Peace Legend.' Chef Carla Hall, who previously appeared on Food Network's Top Chef, called Burrell an 'incredible cook and teacher.' Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star Carson Kressley, who was a close friend of Burrell's, revealed that he spoke to her just days before her death. He also shared a post to his own Instagram page which included a photo of him and Burrell. 'Rest easy, Chef Anne. I'm so blessed I was able to work with you, learn from you, laugh with you. So many memories - on screen and off - I cherish this photo of us living our best lives, as the kids say,' Kressley wrote. 'It's one of my favorite memories - just swimming in the ocean after a great lunch. Good food, good friends and lots of love and laughter all around. 'That's what I wish for you where you are now . I'll see you again someday, dear friend.' To conclude the tribute, Kressley revealed that 'Anne loved this photo of us so I know she'd be happy I chose this one.'
