Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell, known for her fiery personality and signature spiky blonde hair, passed away unexpectedly at 55. Found unresponsive in her Brooklyn home on June 17, 2025, emergency responders were unable to revive her. The medical examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death, while her family confirms the heartbreaking loss.

Born in 1969 in New York, Anne’s passion for cooking started early, inspired by her mother and Julia Child. A Culinary Institute of America graduate, she became a beloved TV personality with shows like Worst Cooks in America and Iron Chef America, inspiring millions to find joy and confidence in the kitchen.

More than a chef, Anne was a wife, stepmother, sister, and friend who touched many lives with her warmth and generosity. She was deeply involved in charity work and treasured her close-knit family life with husband Stuart Claxton in Brooklyn. Anne’s love for cooking was matched by her belief that food carries the emotion of the cook.

Her sudden passing leaves a void in the culinary world and beyond. Anne’s legacy lives on through the countless people she encouraged to embrace cooking with passion and patience. Though gone too soon, her spirit continues to inspire those who loved her and the many fans she reached worldwide.