Overview

• Burrell was found unresponsive in her Brooklyn home on June 17 at around 7:50 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene.
• The cause of death remains unknown as the NYPD leads an ongoing investigation and awaits autopsy findings.
• She rose to fame on the Food Network through shows such as ‘Worst Cooks in America’ and ‘Secrets of a Restaurant Chef’ and most recently appeared on ‘House of Knives’ in March 2025.
• She is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, and was remembered by her family as a “beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend” whose warmth touched millions.
• Celebrities and colleagues including Gigi Hadid and Buddy Valastro have posted tributes honoring Burrell’s impact on the culinary world.