FANS are saddened after learning of Food Network star Anne Burrell’s sudden death.
Anne, 55, was best-known for appearances on the hit cookery channel, with her having been a longtime host of Worst Cooks in America.
Anne Burrell has sadly died at the age of 55[/caption]
Anne was a beloved TV chef[/caption]
She died today, on Tuesday, June 17 at her home in Brooklyn, New York.
People obtained a statement announcing Anne’s passing.
It read: “Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered.
“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.”
Anne was married to her husband Stuart Claxton, whom she wed in 2021.
She was a step mom to his son Javier.
Earlier this year, there was chatter and rampant speculation that Anne might have been fired from the hit Worst Cooks franchise.
Although she had been a long-standing host of the hit TV show, she was not announced to be starring in its spin-off – which left fans saddened.
Anne was not be starring in the new series of Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes Vs. Villains, with speculation ramping up at the start of the year.
When Anne was absent from the show on January 10, fans took to Instagram to ask her why.
“Why aren’t you in Worst Cooks? It’s not the same,” penned one person on Anne’s Instagram, underneath a post.
Anne then replied: “Honestly I don’t know,” complete with a shrugging shoulders emoji and a heart.
Also earlier this year, Anne sat down with her TV chef pal Rachael Ray to discuss what it’s like being a woman in the food industry.
During an appearance on Rachael’s podcast, Anne spoke about dressing well in your day-to-day life and making an effort with your appearance.
“I feel like when you take the effort to do that on your outside it makes you feel better on the inside,” Anne said.
“And like when you show up to a situation, no matter what it is, when you are put together, people notice that.
“And I think it just almost commands respect, you know, where, when you have taken the time to put together yourself,” she went on.
She affirmed that “things don’t have to be expensive” and added that putting in a “little” bit of effort will send a message to people and allow them to “react accordingly”.
