The culinary star known for her signature spiky blond hair and dynamic presence on the Food Network has died at the age of 54.
According to TMZ, emergency responders found celebrity chef Anne Burrell unresponsive in her Brooklyn home on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Paramedics attempted to revive her but were unsuccessful. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The city medical examiner is expected to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Chef Anne Burrell leads a culinary demonstration at the New York City Wine & Food Festival’s Grand Tasting on October 13, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Burrell graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996 and became nationally known as the host of “Worst Cooks in America” and “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef.” She also appeared regularly on “Iron Chef America,” known for her bold cooking style and lively on-screen presence.
She is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, whom she married in 2021, and his son, Javier. She also leaves behind her mother, Marlene; her sister, Jane; her brother, Ben; and her children, Isabella, Amelia, and Nicolas.
In a statement, her family said, “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.”