Anne Burrell in her iconic pose on the set of ‘Worst Cooks in America’. The culinary world mourns her sudden passing at 55.
BREAKING: Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies at 55 – Fans and Co-Stars Stunned
The culinary world is in shock tonight as Food Network confirms the sudden death of beloved chef and TV personality Anne Burrell at age 55. The cause of death has not been officially disclosed.
A Culinary Icon’s Sudden Passing
Burrell, best known for her spiky blonde hair, fiery personality, and role as host of ‘Worst Cooks in America’, passed away unexpectedly according to a family statement:
Career Highlights & Legacy
- ⭐ 22 seasons hosting ‘Worst Cooks in America’ (2010-2023)
- ⭐ Mario Batali’s sous chef at NYC’s famed Babbo restaurant
- ⭐ Frequent judge on ‘Chopped’ and ‘Beat Bobby Flay’
- ⭐ Author of ‘Cook Like a Rock Star’ (2011)
- ⭐ Trained at Culinary Institute of America
Her signature catchphrases like “Brown food tastes good!” became part of food TV lore.
Celebrity Chef Tributes Pour In
The food entertainment community reacted with an outpouring of grief:
— Bobby Flay
— Alton Brown
Cause of Death: What We Know
While official details remain private, sources close to the chef tell PEOPLE:
- ⚠️ Passed away at her home in [Location]
- ⚠️ Had recently wrapped filming for a new Food Network project
- ⚠️ No prior reports of serious illness
Fans have created makeshift memorials outside Culinary Institute of America, her alma mater.
Social Media Erupts With Grief
Twitter’s top trending topics as of [Time]:
- #AnneBurrell (1.2M tweets)
- #WorstCooks (890K tweets)
- “Brown food tastes good” (620K tweets)
Viewers are rewatching her ‘Iron Chef America’ battles, where she served as commentator.
