What’s the truth?
Anne Burrell, 55, passed away on June 17, 2025, at her home in Brooklyn, New York. She was found unresponsive in the morning and later pronounced dead at the scene . A medical examiner’s autopsy is ongoing, and no official cause of death has been disclosed yet .
📖 Career & Legacy
Born on September 21, 1969, in Cazenovia, New York, Anne trained at the Culinary Institute of America (Class of ’96) and later in Asti, Italy . She honed her craft at esteemed New York restaurants like Felidia and Savoy, and later became a television mainstay:
- Debuted on Iron Chef America in 2005 as Mario Batali’s sous-chef .
- Hosted Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (2008–2016, nine seasons).
- Became legendary as co‑host of Worst Cooks in America beginning in 2010, leading 27 seasons through 2024 .
- Appeared on Beat Bobby Flay, competed on The Next Iron Chef (2011), and headlined other Food Network shows .
She also authored bestselling cookbooks—including Cook Like a Rock Star—and inspired countless home cooks with her passionate teaching style .
👪 Family & Personal Life
She is survived by her husband Stuart Claxton, whom she married in October 2021 (they met via Bumble in 2018), along with her step‑son Javier, her children Isabella, Amelia, and Nicolas, her mother Marlene, siblings Jane and Ben, and many extended family members .
💔 Cause of Death
As of now, no cause of death has been made public. A detailed autopsy report is awaited. Multiple outlets report only that she was found unconscious at her Brooklyn home and subsequently passed away, with the “cause not released” .
📸 Final Days & Public Reaction
- Her last Instagram post appeared only days before her death—cheerful and in good spirits—such as a photo with Brooklyn’s “Green Lady” .
- Tributes have poured in from fans and colleagues, highlighting her “infectious personality,” mentorship, and “joyous spirit”