Food Network Chef Anne Burrell Dies Brooklyn Colleagues Pay Tribute

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friend and Food Network co-star Anne Burrell, who died suddenly at age 55. Flay credited Burrell with introducing him to Maine Coon cats, including his beloved late cat Nacho, which inspired him to create a premium cat food line called Made by Nacho. The two co-hosted the show "Worst Cooks in America," which Flay described as the "funnest show on TV," and he fondly recalled their time together on the series. Burrell’s death was reported as a possible cardiac arrest, and her passing deeply affected many colleagues, including Rachael Ray, who called her a "strong, vibrant, fearless woman" and shared memories of their close friendship. Flay also mentioned his current Maine Coon cats, Canelo and Stella, highlighting the lasting bond he shared with Burrell through their mutual love of these felines. The tributes reveal the profound impact Burrell had on her peers both personally and professionally, as well as the affection she had for her cats.