Food Network star Anne Burrell dead at 55
Anne Burrell, the Food Network star best known for hosting the channel’s hit show “Worst Cooks in America,” died Tuesday. She was 55.
Anne Burrell, the Food Network star best known for hosting the channel’s hit show “Worst Cooks in America,” died Tuesday. She was 55.
Burrell died at her home in Brooklyn, according to People magazine. Her cause of death was not immediately reported.
“Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,” Burrell’s family told People in a statement. “Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”
Burrell became a fan favorite at the Food Network for her energetic personality on “Worst Cooks,” doing her best to shape floundering chefs into respectable recipe followers.
She got her start at Food Network as a sous chef on “Iron Chef America” before taking on a larger role. Burrell also appeared on “Chef Wanted,” “Chopped,” “Food Network Star” and a new series, “House of Knives,” which debuted in March.