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Anne Burrell, Food Network Star and 'Worst Cooks in America' Mentor, Dies at 55

An autopsy is pending to determine her cause of death.

Chef Anne Burrell in New York City, on Oct. 10, 2019.
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Overview

  • Anne Burrell was found unconscious and unresponsive by NYPD officers at her Brooklyn home on June 17 and pronounced dead at age 55.
  • Her family described her as a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend whose warmth and spirit touched millions.
  • The cause of death remains undisclosed and her family is awaiting findings from the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
  • Over two decades at Food Network, Burrell hosted Worst Cooks in America, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and appeared on Iron Chef America, Chopped and House of Knives.
  • She authored two bestselling cookbooks and served on advisory boards for the Garden of Dreams Foundation and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; she is survived by her husband, children and siblings.