ABC NewsVideoLiveShowsShopLog InStream onFoodCelebrity chef Anne Burrell found 'unconscious and unresponsive' inside her Brooklyn home: PoliceThe beloved chef died Tuesday morning at her home in New York.ByShafiq Najib June 18, 2025, 7:29 AM3:03Anne Burrell visits SiriusXM Studios, Oct. 16, 2024, in New York.Santiago Felipe/Getty ImagesChef Anne Burrell, best known as the longtime co-host of Food Network's "Worst Cooks in America," has died. She was 55. Her representatives confirmed the news to ABC News.According to police, Burrell was found "unconscious and unresponsive" inside her Brooklyn home just before 8 a.m. Tuesday. An autopsy to determine the cause of her death will be performed, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner said.Anne Burrell attends as City Harvest Presents The 2025 Gala: Carnaval at Cipriani 42nd Street, April 22, 2025, in New York.Astrida Valigorsky/Getty ImagesIn a statement, Burrell's family remembered her as "a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend.""Her smile lit up every room she entered," the statement read. "Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal."Food Network also honored the late chef in a separate statement."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 network stated. "Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss."Celebrity chef Anne Burrell announces engagement to longtime boyfriendBorn Sept. 21, 1969, in Cazenovia, New York, Burrell developed a passion for cooking early on, inspired by her mother's home-cooked meals and TV icon Julia Child.She earned a degree in English and Communications from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, before pursuing her culinary education at the Culinary Institute of America, graduating in 1996.She went on to study in Italy at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, where she honed her love for Italian cuisine through apprenticeships across the country.Anne Burrell visits SiriusXM Studios, Oct. 16, 2024, in New York.Santiago Felipe/Getty ImagesUpon returning to the U.S. in 1998, Burrell worked as a sous chef at Felidia in Manhattan under Lidia Bastianich and later led the kitchen at Savoy in SoHo, where she crafted Mediterranean-inspired dishes over an open wood fire.After several years in the restaurant world, she transitioned to teaching at the Institute of Culinary Education for over three years. She later returned to kitchens and began her television career as a sous chef on "Iron Chef America," eventually landing her own Emmy-nominated show, "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," which ran for nine seasons.Editor’s PicksMake Chef Anne Burrell's gourmet chicken Milanese with Utica greensFamed New York City chef James Kent dies at 45Celebrity chef Anne Burrell announces engagement to longtime boyfriendBurrell became a staple on Food Network, appearing in shows including "Chopped," "Chef Wanted" and "Food Network Star," most recently competing in "House of Knives" in 2025.She also authored two cookbooks, including the New York Times bestseller "Cook Like a Rock Star."Burrell is survived by her husband Stuart Claxton, whom she married in October 2021, and his son Javier; her mother Marlene; her sister Jane and Jane's children Isabella, Amelia, and Nicolas; and her brother Ben.Related TopicsObituariesSponsored Content by TaboolaPopular ReadsWhat to know about discontinued CheeriosJun 18, 1:31 PMIsrael-Iran live updates: Israel strikes 3rd hospital in Iran9 minutes agoDHS Secretary Kristi Noem released from hospital after allergic reactionJun 17, 5:56 PMKaren Read speaks out after being acquitted of killing her police officer boyfriendJun 18, 3:42 PMABC News Live24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News NetworkPrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren's Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsAbout Nielsen MeasurementTerms of UseDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationContact Us © 2025 ABC News, Anne Burrell may have suffered cardiac arrest prior to her death, a spokesperson for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) told Newsweek on Thursday.. The Food Network icon died on Tuesday at , The beloved chef died Tuesday morning at her home in New York. Chef Anne Burrell, best known as the longtime co-host of Food Network's "Worst Cooks in America," has died. She was 55.Her .