Tue Jun 17 21:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Beloved Food Network Chef Anne Burrell Dies at 55

**Brooklyn, NY -** Anne Burrell, the celebrated chef known for her signature spiky blonde hair, vibrant personality, and culinary expertise, passed away on Tuesday morning at her home in Brooklyn. She was 55 years old.

The news was confirmed in a statement released by her representatives. Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, his son Javier, her mother Marlene, sister Jane, her children Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas, and her brother Ben.

“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,” her family said in a statement. “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.”

Burrell was a fixture on the Food Network for years, most notably as the host of “Worst Cooks in America,” where her passion for food and mentorship guided hapless home cooks to culinary competence. Her infectious enthusiasm, signature laugh, and fierce kitchen skills made her a standout personality in food television.

Born in Cazenovia, New York, on September 21, 1969, Burrell’s love for cooking was sparked by her mother’s home-cooked meals and the influence of Julia Child. She studied at Canisius College before attending the Culinary Institute of America, graduating in 1996. Her pursuit of Italian cuisine led her to apprenticeships in Italy.

Returning to New York, Burrell worked in acclaimed restaurants before transitioning to teaching and television. She first appeared on Food Network as a sous chef on “Iron Chef America.” Her charisma led to her own Emmy-nominated show, “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,” which ran for nine seasons. She also appeared on shows like “Chef Wanted,” “Chopped,” “Food Network Star,” and the recent “House of Knives.”

Burrell authored two cookbooks, including the New York Times bestseller “Cook Like a Rock Star.” Beyond the kitchen, she was committed to philanthropy, serving on the advisory board of the Garden of Dreams Foundation and acting as an ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and City Harvest.

Burrell and Claxton married in 2021 after meeting on Bumble in 2018. “I have to say, I love being married,” she told PEOPLE in 2023. “We’re together all the time because Stuart works from home. It’s the being together all the time, but it’s also the adventure together.”

“I feel so lucky to be able to share my true passion in life with others,” Burrell had said.

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