Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies at 55 in Brooklyn

Anne Burrell, beloved Food Network star and longtime host of Worst Cooks in America, died at age 55 after being found unresponsive at her Brooklyn home. Known for her spiky platinum hair and bold kitchen presence, Burrell rose to fame with appearances on Iron Chef America and hosting Emmy-nominated Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, as well as mentoring on Worst Cooks in America for 28 seasons. Her family described her as a beloved wife, sister, daughter, and stepmother whose warmth and spirit touched millions worldwide. Tributes poured in from fellow chefs and celebrities highlighting her fierce personality, culinary talent, and joy she brought to food and television. Burrell was notably absent from the latest season of Worst Cooks in America, which led to fan speculation, though neither she nor Food Network commented on her absence before her passing. An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.