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Anne Burrell
1969 - 2025
Anne Burrell
1969 - 2025
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1969
DIED
2025
Anne Burrell Obituary
Anne Burrell, the Food Network star who hosted "Worst Cooks in America" and "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," died June 17, 2025, at her home in New York City at the age of 55.
Burrell was recognizable for her distinctive spiky blonde hair, but it was her outgoing on-air personality that made her a star of the Food Network. She delighted audiences on her own shows, as well as with her guest appearances on programs like "Iron Chef America" and "The Best Thing I Ever Ate."
When not on the air or in the kitchen, Burrell gave her time to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as a celebrity ambassador and was on the advisory board of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, among other charitable works. She was the author of "Cook Like a Rock Star" and "Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower."
"Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring," the Food Network said on the social media platform X. "Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss."
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Amanda DeZoort
September 27, 2025
Just watched Next Gen Chef on Netflix. It was so nice to see the fierce and honest critic we all miss. You will never be forgotten Anne.
Darlene
September 19, 2025
Please accept my sincere condolences to the Burrell Family for your beloved wife and mother Anne, gone too soon. Anne Burrell, the Food Network star who hosted "Worst Cooks in America" and "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef." We hope and look to a time when dealing with issues of any kind no longer involves suicide of a person taking their precious lives. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your time of need with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope during this difficult time. May family, friends and extended family cherish her memories.
Jessica Lynn
September 5, 2025
Rest in peace, Dear Anne. May your memory live on in hearts of your family and fans.
Kim K
August 25, 2025
Ugh, this was so unexpected...such hard news to hear! My heart is heavy. In the midst of all the pain of such loss, may the Lords´s peace that surpasses all understanding be with Anne and each and every one of her loved ones and supporters.
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Kim Rowswell
August 25, 2025
I didn´t know you but I felt I knew you by watching your amazing talent on tv, you will be sadly missed by all your chefs that you touched throughout your career, may God bless you and cook up a storm in heaven Anne I am one of your biggest fans Kim Rowswell Canada
rosalie M iacovo
August 24, 2025
FOREVER, I will remember that "Brown food tastes good" My heart breaks cause you were my Culinary HERO, may your legacy go on for many generations. xxooxxoo
Judith Colburt
August 10, 2025
Loved watching her. Saw her at LA fair some years ago. So sorry. Will miss her.
Alison James
August 10, 2025
You were always so sweet and compassionate. You genuinely wanted to teach people to love cooking. You will be deeply missed. You will live on forever in our hearts and memories. I love you.
Tree H.
August 5, 2025
I recall Ann's show, and she would slap a large roast and say something like: "Come here, you beautiful pork "butt", and she would cook hers off during the show. Hilarious!!! In the current runs of Worse Cooks, Ann is delightful and ebullient as always. At the end of the show, they flash up the "In Memoriam" notice she's gone. The "WHY?" feels like a keloid hanging on the heart forever. We pray for her husband and family for healing. Our family feels your pain. We were happy she married and as camera shots showed her hands, I admired her gorgeous wedding rings. We miss her. Ann was a super star Chef; her legacy continues via reruns! We'll watch them because Ann Burrell was awesome!!
Derek Helton
August 3, 2025
I really enjoyed learning from Anne, being inspired in my own kitchen by her. My heart is heavy for her loss and for her family. When I donate to No Kid Hungry, it will be in Anne's memory.
Alicia Tutt
August 3, 2025
I watched you cook from the beginning of your Food Network career and brought my daughter up watching and learning from you. With our deepest condolences to your colleagues and loved ones. You will live on in our hearts through all of your shows. We miss you Chef Anne.
Deb
August 1, 2025
Rest in Peace Anne. My prayers for you and your family. My heart hurts that you are gone. You were so young.
Beverly vanwie
July 31, 2025
I loved and learned from anne she was a beautiful woman with a big heart she loved her family and friends loved all the shows she was in they are having a tribute to anne on food network RIP anne fly high
Kathleen Moreno
July 31, 2025
I recently watched the latest "Worst Cooks" episode with beloved Anne Burrell as co-host. So bittersweet to watch as we now mourn her loss. Such a wonderful talent -- I have learned from her so much. I miss you, Anne! You are now keeping God and the angels so well fed in Heaven! God bless you all.
mary hudson
July 30, 2025
Rest in Peace kind soul
Bud S.
July 28, 2025
Chef Anne brought a wonderful presence. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Matthew
July 28, 2025
I´ll miss you
Pamela Dodd
July 24, 2025
Condolences to the family on Anne's passing from a high school classmate of her father's, Steve.
Flo
July 21, 2025
Sometimes our whole lives are making others so happy....we forget to forgive ourselves and accept happiness. I know you will find true joy and bloom even more. You're one of my favorite chefs. Blessing above Girl. Rest in peace. Thank you for your sparkling light
Veronica McMorrow
July 21, 2025
Anne was an outstanding chef and will be missed.
Amber Bodak
July 20, 2025
You were always a hard teacher full of love
Amanda adams
July 19, 2025
I'm so sorry for ur loss Anne Burrell will always be remembered
Amanda adams
July 19, 2025
Anne Burrell was a awesome rocking red star mentor and host of worst cooks in America she was and still is a fantastic famous chef her spikey hair is cool I'll always remember her saying brown food taste good and marking contestants finger red
Kathie Smith
July 19, 2025
I loved learning from Anne on the Food Network. I loved her no nonsense style and funny comments. She was a tough cookie, but you could tell she had a huge heart underneath all that toughness. I feel like she´s my friend even though I never met her. So sorry for her family and close friends.
Tom Berbas
July 19, 2025
Anne Burrell lived out loud. She taught, she laughed, she cooked with fire and heart. She brought joy to the table and strength to the kitchen. Her spark made meals and memories. She is gone too soon. We hold those she loved in our thoughts, and remember her for the happiness and courage she gave to so many.
Sincerely,
Tom Berbas
Sharon Bridgeforth
July 15, 2025
I was shocked to hear of Chef Anne. I loved her on all of the shows she appeared on, especially her own show! When"Worst Cooks" started I saw what a dynamic TEACHER she was!! She won year after year, no matter the other chefs she competed against!! Although I have been cooking for over 65 years, I always learned a tip or trick from her.
Rest in peace!
Sharon B.
Shirley Ann Jasman
July 15, 2025
Your legacy will always be remembered. Thank you for following your aspiration become a beloved chef!
#rockingredstars
Brenda Snyder
July 15, 2025
My sincerest condolences to the family. She was my favorite chef. I still watch her programs. She is gone to soon. God bless you all. Rest easy in the arms of our Saviour
Sydney Bardonski
July 11, 2025
So sorry to hear about Anne. Her outgoing personality will be missed.
LISA DOWNS
July 10, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family. My heavens the things I learned from watching Chef Anne. Such a joy! I loved watching her! I will always use my knife correctly because of the dreaded red finger! Rest in Peace dear Anne.
Ryan Randall
July 10, 2025
Rest in peace, Ms. Anne W. Burrell. My condolence and prayers are to you and your family. I pray (Heavenly Father) that the Burrell family would rest in being insured that their loved one Ms. Anne W. Burrell is in a better place. I pray (Heavenly Father) that Burrell family will all be together again one day.
Shannon Conklin
July 10, 2025
My deepest condolence to family and friends for this tremendous loss. She was an inspiration to me and loved her personality and seeing her teaching abilities. I´ve learned new things by watching her and truly appreciate the charity work with the juvenile diabetes society. Will be missed by so many as well as myself.
R. SMITH
July 9, 2025
I'm at a loss for words!! To Anne's family, friends, fans and acquaintances you have my deepest sympathy . May you find comfort in her memories in the days ahead. I'm sure Anne will have the heavenly skies smelling amazing. You will be missed and never forgotten..... Rest Easy!! Fly high Anne
Kathy Schrecengost
July 8, 2025
I didn't know Anne personally but I loved her on Worst Cooks. I learned from watching Anne on the show. RIP Anne.
Annamarie Williams
July 4, 2025
I didnt know you personally, but i watched worst cooks in america and i loved watching you teach people.. I will always admire you. God Bless and Rest in Peace
Jennifer Baribault
July 4, 2025
Jennifer Baribault
July 4, 2025
Celebrating life ofAnne Burrel
As her Soul still lives on eternity earth, as her body departs return back to eternal home in HEAVEN
RIP Chef Anne Burrell has
earned Angel Chef WINGS
Ricki Smith
July 3, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Anne Burrell´s sudden passing. This is so heartbreaking. Sending condolences to Anne´s husband family, friends and fans. She will be really missed by everyone. Rest In Peace Chef Anne Burrell.
Summer A.
July 3, 2025
Sending condolences to all of Anne's family, friends, fellow chefs, and all who were touched by her kindness. I've personally learned so much from her and will continue to cook in her honor.
Fiona Barrett
July 2, 2025
Rest easy and in peace, Chef Anne. Thank you for all the lessons. Sincere condolences to your husband and family, and your culinary family. You will absolutely be missed.
Mr.Jr.
June 30, 2025
My Condolences to the family and friends and fans of Chef Anne Burrell, for your loss.
Toni youngblood
June 30, 2025
So very sorry for the great loss of all of her family, friends and fans. Our lives are precious, and May the hope from our God, bring comfort and peace.
Barbara Hoskins
June 30, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. I am a food network fan and loved Anne.
As she said Only The Good Die Young
Diane Harrison
June 30, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give you the family the comfort you need in your time of sorrow.
Peggy Fairweather
June 30, 2025
How could anyone ever forget her dynamite personality. Such a wonderful lady. She'll be ,missed by all. A true fan, Peggy
Amy Stout
June 30, 2025
I will miss seeing Anne on tv. I always enjoyed her and remember her on her early series where she shared so many tips. I will always remember her growl when she said, "brown food is good food"! My heart goes out to her family. I will remember her.
Linda Tyler
June 30, 2025
I am so thankful that I got Anne´s cook book years ago! I have followed her for many years and she was one of my faves! Her love of color, music, cooking, creating was displayed each time we saw her! Perfection on a plate! She had the best qualities of a person who loved to teach, showing such great techniques. The whole food entertainment will miss her as well as her fans, but hope every time we see a red marker, we think of Anne, the chef, the instructor, the singer, one of the most colorful beautiful chefs and we were so lucky to know her! You will be missed Anne but not forgotten. Love from Ontario Canada and me!
Linda Tyler
June 29, 2025
I will treasure this cook book of a fabulous chef who danced, laughed, sang and cooked with her heart. She always showed so much of herself and her abilities on a plate being a chef, teacher, instructor and friend! A red marker will remind me of her each time I look at one. She was a treasure and one of my faves! You will be so missed Anne. Fan in Ontario, Canada
Norma Rodriguez
June 29, 2025
I live in San Antonio, Texas and loved to see her cook. And she will be miss very much.
Kim and Graham
June 29, 2025
My husband and I loved you so much you made us laugh and now you made us cry because we will miss your humour your energy your sincerity and your genuine and honesty you will be missed Ms. Anne.
Caroline Mayers
June 29, 2025
Anne Burrell, You´re one of my favorite chefs and a big fan of you. I loved watching you in worst cooks in the America. Condolences to you and your family.
Gilbert Rosenfeld
June 28, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan
June 28, 2025
Rest in Peace Anne. "Thanks for coming"
Kimberley
June 28, 2025
While my Dad introduced me to Food network and Iron chef, it was watching you as a sous chef that made me keep watching. Worst cooks was one I needed to be on as I burned hard boiled eggs and made meatballs that were no better than wet cardboard. I never applied because I didn´t want to be away from my babies. I learned so much from watching you and in my own time went from can´t cook to making most of my husbands favorite Puerto Rican dishes. Thank you for following your heart in the culinary world and for all you did to teach people how to not just cook better but how to enjoy it. Thank you for your high energy, fun sense of humor, genuine smile, and your inspiration! You were loved by millions and will never forgotten. Rest in Peace, Chef. Anne.
Wanda Franklin
June 27, 2025
Wanda Franklin
Tiana M
June 27, 2025
RIP Chef Anne. Thank you for your contributions to the culinary world (and also helping me learn to cook better). You will be severely missed.
Rosemary Shad
June 27, 2025
The world is a sadder place. She inspired everyone with here charm, her humor and mostly her positive outlook on everything. She will be missed
Beth Griffin
June 27, 2025
You are so loved Anne, so many hearts are broken, you lit everyones life up with your spark, your humor, your red pen! God needed a new chef or needed the ones trained! We love you so very much!
Carlene English
June 26, 2025
She was an amazing lady taken away all too early. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
Desiree Burrell
June 26, 2025
Rest in peace
Dawn Petersen
June 26, 2025
Chef Anne was an inspiration to all especially us fans at home learning to cook and live life to the fullest. The culinary world and the world in which we all share will never be the same. Rest in Peace Chef Anne and may the heavens love you as much as we all did.
Gina Cicotte
June 26, 2025
RIP Anne Show them the love of your talents in heaven. Feed them well. No red marker in heaven neededNever Forgotten your legacy will carry on through you life passions . Fly high. Thank you
J. Licata
June 26, 2025
Sending my prayers and thoughts to Anne Burrell's family ,friends and colleagues. Anne Burrell always made me happy and laugh alot watching Worst Cooks Of America . She will be greatly missed by all. Her legacy will live on.
Donna Blanchette
June 26, 2025
I wish she could have known just how beautiful she was.
Luck Wallace
June 26, 2025
She was an insperation...she will be missed!
Lynn Arseneau
June 26, 2025
She was an inspiration to me. I drew a red line on my index finger when she passed to honor her. Her knowledge, humor, and ability to teach us to cook will be missed.
Natalie Garrett
June 26, 2025
Anne will be truly missed she was one of a kind. Definitely one of the best.
Glenda Kendrick
June 25, 2025
My condolences to the family. Chef Anne was my favorite all time chef. She could always turn a bad day into a bright day with her vibrant personality and that beautiful smile of hers. She was an inspiration to me. I will miss seeing her on Food Network. Rest in peace, Chef Anne.
Karen oneill
June 25, 2025
Always loved her cooking shows back in the 2000's. Will never forget her "love the meat" comments. She was one of a kind and there be no other Anne Burrell.
Donna Taras
June 25, 2025
May you rest in eternal paradise . We will miss you but never forget you " Thank you for coming " My heartfelt condolences to her family & friends .
Heather Pender
June 25, 2025
I will miss watching Anne on food network! She was a beast in the kitchen! My condolences to her family and friends.
Bonnie Hart
June 25, 2025
My sincere condolences to Ann's family at this very difficult time. May you keep her in your hearts and fond memories. She was an inspiration to many and gave hope to all cooking challenged!
Eileen Barillaro
June 25, 2025
My condolences to Anne's family and friends, it was a total shock to hear the news of her death and have been binging Worst Cooks, except for the season she is not on. I refused to watch that one. I am a home bound mom of 3 now yound adult girls, as I have MS so I have a lot of time on my hands to watch WC. May she rest in peace
Joyce LaFray
June 25, 2025
How strange that Henry and I decided to take a trip to Cazenovia, in upstate New York, June 10-17, to visit the town where I lived as a child. I wanted to revisit the fond memories of the town where Ann Burrell, a renowned chef, also grew up. It had been nearly 70 years since I lived there.
We enjoyed the popular Brae Loch and the Lincklaen House and thought of how that cozy town surely influenced Ann Burrell's life. The day we left to go home to Florida was the day she passed. Ann will be sorely missed as a talented chef, as well as a humanitarian. We love you Ann. God bless!
Bug
June 24, 2025
I was saddened when I heard Anne passed away. She was my #1 chef on the Food Network and love watching her on her teachings on Worst Cooks. Will always remember her and Bobby Flay laughing on an EP where someone tried to grill cheese and actually grilled the cheese and they both were dying laughing. Not only do I like her cooking style but I like her saying in Brown Food Tastes Good and many others. Mostly love her competitiveness! She wanted to win and if you beat her in some kind of food competition, know you beat the best. Those that knew her like her family and friends, us fans will miss that smile and the thing you do best is cooking. Fly High Anne!
Annette H.
June 24, 2025
She definitely was a beautiful soul gone too soon.
Allison
June 24, 2025
Rest in peace, Chef Anne!
Shannon Conklin
June 24, 2025
Was shocked and saddened by the passing of this amazing woman who had so much passion in what she did and for teaching others as well as her charitable work. Even though I only know her through her tv presence, it was an honor to have even known her in any way at all. I´ve learned lots of great tips watching her and always enjoyed her upbeat attitude and passion for teaching others to better themselves
Julia West
June 24, 2025
RIP
You were such a great lady who I admired and loved watching and learning new food to cook.
She always brighten my day even my bad one's.
The Food Channel will never be the same without her.
Prayers for all the family and friends.
Judy Sigrest
June 24, 2025
I'm one of Anne's biggest fans, I watch her worst cooks in America every day. I've seen each episode at least 10 times. I learned how to cook watching her on TV. She will be sadly missed. My condolences to her family.
Always Judy L Sigrest
DAWN HOFFMAN
June 24, 2025
I am so very sorry to hear about Anne's passing. She was the bright shining star of the culinary world, and there will be no one else like her . My condolences and prayers are with her Husband, Children, family, and friends.
Natasha Slee
June 24, 2025
Such a phenomenal chef! Anne you will be missed! Praying for her family
Nancy Gore
June 24, 2025
RIP ANN YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN I HOPE YOUR SOUL IS COOKING AND AT PEACE
Lisa Springer
June 24, 2025
Rest in peace Anne you will be missed so much. I loved watching you so much you were a hell of a great chef. I loved your attitude you were so sweet the world will miss you so much. One of your biggest fans. Lisa
Joann Massari
June 24, 2025
Sending condolences & prayers to all who loved her. So very sorry for her loss...May Chef Anne Rest in Peace.
Cade White
June 24, 2025
She will be missed by her Indiana and Kansas fans. RIP Anne. Praying for her family
Eileen Barillaro
June 24, 2025
My condolences to Anne's family and friends. My heart aches as she was one of my all time favorite chefs'. I was diagnosed with MS in 2013 so I have been watching a lot of old seasons of WC over and over because I am home bound. I am putting in a pic of my cat, he is not a Main Coon but he spent a lot of time with me watching Ann, his name is Pongo, we rescued him 11 years ago. RIP Ann Burrell.
Debbie Cole
June 24, 2025
So sorry for the loss of Ann, always enjoyed her on Food network, our prayers are with the family at this time
Michelle Quinn
June 24, 2025
I am very saddened to hear the news of Chef Anne´s passing! She was so energetic and full of life with an unstoppable personality. My love and prayers go out to her family, friends and fans. She will truly be missed! I will ALWAYS remember that `Brown Food Tastes Good,´ to cut things by `slices, sticks, dices,´ `bring to boil reduce to simmer´ and to salt my pasta water like the ocean thanks to Anne.
Amanda
June 24, 2025
Hi Anne Burrell I always wanted to meet u ur a great chef and a great rocking red star mentor may u rest in peace
Jennifer A Riccio
June 24, 2025
I may have not met in person Anne but i truly thought you were a very caring person deep down inside you made me laugh and cry you taught me how to use a knife just watching you on worst cooks of america and also you showed me how too make sure i salt the water pasta and i make it taste like the sea and also Brown FOOD taste good please know i will miss you so much Rockstar fly high hope your cooking up there and drinking the finiset just know you are loved by many RIP my friend i love you
Sincerly Jennifer Riccio by for now.
Shawn V
June 23, 2025
Anne, You were such an inspiration to me. Your vibrant, funny, yet serious compassion for food fulfilled your viewers more than you´d ever imagine. Forever in my heart
Chasity conley
June 23, 2025
Condolences to Anne family and friends she was loved by all who knew her and watched her I loved worst cooks in America. You are an icon Anne fly high Chef Anne
Donna Van Middlesworth
June 23, 2025
As our skillets simmer to an "applause". I remember all I have learned from Anne watching her, and using her cook books. I promise to always, "Taste as I go, remind others that "Brown food tastes good." Use plenty of the "Holy Trio" Olive oil, salt and bacon when it calls for it and Mise En Plause in her honor daily. My condolences to her heart and cooking families. Anne graced our homes through tv screens and lessons. I wish gentle healing amongst you all. Hang your apron and rest your whisk Anne, I tip a chef's hat to you. You did amazing.
Melissa Zuzchik-Pierce
June 23, 2025
Rest well and give em hell Chef Anne
Donna Van Middlesworth
June 23, 2025
Where to begin...... Although I never got the privilege to cross meeting Anne off my bucket list, I have to express that she made an impactful difference for me in the kitchen. I shall Mise En Plause with her in my thoughts, I will always pass on her famous saying " Brown Food tastes good.", I will always, always "Taste as I go.", practice my knife cuts, and used her Holy Trinity of cooking---- salt Olive Oil, and bacon when it calls for it. As our pots slow to a light simmer "applause". I send my condolences to her home and cooking families. I am sure Anne graced your hearts, lives like she graced my tv screen and kitchen. I wish her families peace, and gentle healing. Hang your apron, rest you whisk. I tip my chef hat to you. You did well Anne.
Bob Stewart
June 23, 2025
Rest in peace.
Dennis Malone
June 23, 2025
My name is Jim from Malone, I watched an on TV all the time love to watch her cook. Then last year I lost both my parents five weeks apart. Totally devastating to me as an only child. I didn´t know much about cooking, but went back and watched many episodes and cooking. I started off slowly making eggs and bacon. Then I tried my hand at spaghetti and meatballs then I try to ribeye steak and baked potato with with asparagus and now I made a pot roast last night mashed potatoes and gravy. I now live alone but doing ion. Thank you ANNE for the cooking lesson that I watched on TV. Heaven is a l a lot more brighter with and smile, her laughter and joy. And we never know maybe teaching the angels to cook for our heavenly father and thank you for the memories. I will always hold and beep in my heart and my daughter. My condolences to the family rest in peace AMME.you will never be forgotten. And love on our hearts forever..
Bridget Taylor
June 23, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kim Rowswell
June 23, 2025
I loved watching Anne, when she was in her element she was a feisty blonde and she new how to cook, she will be sorely missed a Big Fan, Kim Rowswell Ajax Canada
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