Details have emerged about beloved Food Network star andWorst Cooks in Americahost Anne Burrell’s final public appearance the night beforeshe passed away at age 55 on Tuesday, July 20, 2025, at her home in Brooklyn, New York. Anne was a Food Network legend, appearing in shows such asSecrets of a Restaurant Chef, Beat Bobby Flay, Chef Wanted, Chopped, House of Knives,andWorst Cooks in America.A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Anne is also the author of two cookbooks,Cook Like a Rock StarandOwn Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower.
New details have emerged about Food Network star and formerWorst Cooks in Americahost Anne Burrell’s final public appearance the night before she passed away at age 55 on Tuesday, July 21, 2025, at her home in Brooklyn, New York.
The night before her shocking death, Anne performed an improv show at The Second City New York in Brooklyn. On Instagram,Annerevealed that the show was the culmination of her improv classes, writing,“Sooooooo… as I have mentioned I have been taking Improv classes @thesecondcitytc and having an ABSOLUTE blast!!! My class and I are coming to the end of this term and we get to do an actual show!!! If anyone is interested in stopping by on Monday June 16 at 9 pm @thesecondcity in Brooklyn please feel free!! We are a small but SUPER fun bunch!!”
Sources toldPeoplethat Anne had a fantastic time at the show. One stated,“Everyone said she was so great last night and so happy.“Another source who was with Anne at the improv show said that she"was in great spirits last night during and after the improv show. Typical fun, outgoing Anne, having a blast.“The source added that everyone is"shocked and confused"becauseAnne seemed fine when everybody left the show, but she was found unconscious and unresponsive at about 7:50 a.m. the next morning.
TMZrevealed some of the circumstances surrounding Anne’s death, including that a representative for the New York City Fire Department stated that a 911 caller reported that she went into cardiac arrest.TMZalso revealed thatAnne was found unresponsive inside her Brooklyn home, and paramedics were unable to revive her, and they declared her dead. An autopsy will be conducted by the medical examiner to determine her cause of death. Anne is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxon, her stepson, her mother, and her brother and sister.
What Anne Burrell’s Shocking Passing Means For Food Network
Anne Will Be Greatly Missed
Anne’s tragic and untimely death at age 55 has led to an outpouring of grief from her fans and fellow Food Network stars.She was known for her culinary expertise and her larger-than-life personality, and she’ll be greatly missed. Anne was aWorst Cooks in Americamentor for every season since it premiered in 2010, but for the latest installment of the show,Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes Vs. Villains, Chef Jeff Mauro and Chef Antonia Lofaso took the lead roles without any explanation from Food Network for Anne’s absence.
In Instagram comments, Anne wrote that she didn’t know whyshe wasn’t a mentor onWorst Cooks in Americaanymore, but that she’d attempt to come back. Fans were very disappointed when she left the show, which proved at the time that she was one of the most loved Food Network stars. Now Anne’s fans are devastated by her shocking passing.She’s irreplaceable, and will be remembered forever as an incredible chef and mentor.
Our Take On Anne Burrell’s Untimely Passing
Anne Was An Amazing Person
Anne was one of my favorite Food Network stars. I learned so much from her because she wasa phenomenal teacher onWorst Cooks in America.It was inspiring to watch her transform people who were disasters in the kitchen into cooks who could whip up restaurant-quality meals. She was a knowledgeable, patient, and loving teacher to all of the contestants.
Anne was also hilarious to watch as the leader of herWorst Cooks in AmericaRockin' Red Stars team, from her catchphrases such as,“Brown food tastes good!,“to drawing on contestants' fingers with red Sharpies when they held their knives incorrectly. She brought the perfect mix of entertainment and expertise to Food Network. I will miss Anne so much, butshe leaves behind a beautiful legacy.
