Anne Burrell, a chef and Food Network personality, passed away at the age of 55
Anne Burrell, a chef and television personality, was most renowned for her numerous appearances on the Food Network. She passed away. She was 55 years old.
According to a press release from the Food Network, Burrell, who was a well-known figure on the culinary channel due to her spiky platinum blonde hairdo and sharp personality, passed away on June 17 at her residence in New York. The cause of demise was not disclosed.
The New York-born chef made her Food Network debut in 2005 on the cutthroat competition series "Iron Chef America," where she served as a sous chef for Iron Chef Mario Batali. In addition, she served as the host of the programs "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" and "Worst Cooks in America."
Anne Burrell, a chef and television personality, was most renowned for her numerous appearances on the Food Network. She passed away. She was 55 years old.
According to a press release from the Food Network, Burrell, who was a well-known figure on the culinary channel due to her spiky platinum blonde hairdo and sharp personality, passed away on June 17 at her residence in New York. The cause of demise was not disclosed.
The New York-born chef made her Food Network debut in 2005 on the cutthroat competition series "Iron Chef America," where she served as a sous chef for Iron Chef Mario Batali. In addition, she served as the host of the programs "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" and "Worst Cooks in America."
After earning a degree in English and Communication from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, Burrell was motivated to enroll in The Culinary Institute of America by her mother and fellow TV chef Julia Child.
Additionally, she honed her culinary skills by enrolling in the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, where she pursued Italian cuisine and completed a variety of apprenticeships. In 1998, Burrell returned to the United States and established herself in the Manhattan culinary scene by working at Savoy in SoHo and Felidia Ristorante.
Burrell was inspired to enroll in The Culinary Institute of America by her mother and fellow TV chef Julia Child after obtaining a degree in English and Communication from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York.
Furthermore, she refined her culinary abilities by enrolling in the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, where she pursued Italian cuisine and satisfactorily accomplished a diverse array of apprenticeships. In 1998, Burrell returned to the United States and established herself in the Manhattan culinary scene by working at Felidia Ristorante and Savoy in SoHo.
The renowned chef was also the face of "Worst Cooks in America," a madcap reality-competition series in which Burrell assisted in guiding a group of incompetent home cooks through a culinary boot camp. The series was co-hosted by Burrell with Beau MacMillan, Robert Irvine, Bobby Flay, and Tyler Florence for several seasons.
Burrell's most recent television appearance was on the multicultural competition program "House of Knives," which premiered in March on Food Network.
In addition to her prolific television career, Burrell authored two cookbooks: the 2011 New York Times bestseller "Cook Like a Rock Star" and 2013's "Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire & Empower."
Burrell is survived by her mother, Marlene, her sister Jane, and her husband, Stuart Claxton, whom she married in October 2021. Additionally, she is survived by Claxton's son, Javier.
"Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend," her family said in a statement. "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."