Anne Burrell, chef and TV persona, useless at 55 – National

Chef and TV persona Anne Burrell, who coached culinary fumblers by a whole bunch of episodes of Worst Cooks in America, died Tuesday at her New York residence. She was 55.

Police have been referred to as to Burrell’s tackle earlier than 8 a.m. and located an unresponsive lady who was quickly pronounced useless.

Reps for Burrell confirmed her dying in a press release however a reason behind dying was not disclosed.

“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,” her household stated in a press release launched to 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.”

The Food Network, the place Burrell started her two-decade tv profession on Iron Chef America and went on to different exhibits, additionally confirmed her dying.

“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 community stated in a press release. “Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.”

Burrell made TV appearances as just lately as April, making rooster Milanese cutlets topped with escarole salad in one among her many appearances on NBC’s Today present. She confronted off towards different prime cooks on the Food Network’s House of Knives earlier within the spring.

Burrell and varied co-hosts on Worst Cooks in America led groups of kitchen-challenged individuals by a crash course in savoury self-improvement.

Many cooks and celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to Burrell after information of her dying unfold.

Model Gigi Hadid took to her Instagram story, writing, “I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the Great Anne Burrell.”

“As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true. Beat Bobby. Hang. Eat. I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome,” Hadid wrote. “Rest in Peace Legend.”

Tyler Florence, who starred with Burrell on Worst Cooks in America, stated he was “heartbroken” to listen to the information of Burrell’s dying.

“I was lucky to have a front row seat to watch her gift. She was an incredible Chef and I learned a lot from her as we all do with one another,” he added.

“Some of the most fun and best memories are with you ,, from the days before worst cooks ,,, to all the years after ,,, how honored I was to be your friend ! God speed Anne,” Worst Cooks in America star Beau MacMillan wrote.

Worst Cooks in America star Robert Irvine additionally paid tribute to Burrell, writing, “Anne wasn’t just a fiery chef. She was a radiant spirit who lit up every room she entered.”

Chef Carla Hall stated she “absolutely loved working with Anne on Worst Cooks in America.”

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“She was a fierce chef and instructor – rocking her custom skirts, mismatched socks, and that unforgettable big smile,” Hall added.

Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro stated Burrell’s “passion, energy, and love for food lit up every kitchen.”

“You were a true force and a beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Chef,” he added.

Second City New York City stated they’re “deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and student, Anne Burrell.”

“She will be missed and remembered as a vibrant part of our Second City New York Training Center community. Anne brought joy, boldness, and an unwavering ‘yes’ and spirit,” they added. “Her enthusiasm was contagious, her presence unforgettable. Our thoughts go out to Anne’s family and loved ones.”

Chef Elizabeth Falkner stated she was “in shock” after listening to about Burrell’s dying.

“I just reconnected with Anne last week when I was in NYC and we were saying, let’s just make a point of talking more often and getting together when we can,” Falkner added.

Burrell was born Sept. 21, 1969, within the central New York city of Cazenovia, the place her mother and father ran a flower retailer. She earned an English and communications diploma from Canisius University and went on to a job as a headhunter however hated it, she stated in a 2008 interview with The Post-Standard of Syracuse.

Having all the time cherished cooking, she quickly enrolled within the Culinary Institute of America, for which she later taught. She graduated in 1996, spent a 12 months at an Italian culinary college after which labored in upscale New York City eating places for a time.

Burrell started internet hosting her personal Food Network present, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, in 2008 and her TV work turned a spotlight. Over the years, she additionally wrote two cookbooks, Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower, and was concerned with meals pantries, juvenile diabetes consciousness campaigns and different charities.

Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, whom she married in 2021, and his son, her mom and her two siblings.

— With recordsdata from The Associated Press

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