Goldman has shed light on the private pain Anne Burrell kept hidden before her tragic end.On Thursday, June 19, the 50-year-old with a picture of himself and the late chef, alongside a lengthy and emotional caption."I've written and re-written this post so many times in the past 24 hours, and I just don't know what to say," he began.Goldman revealed that Burrell was going through a tough time back then, and he baked her a cake to lift her spirits. The words inscribed on the cake read, "Don't let the b*st*rds win." He noted that she "never did."The Food Network star recalled their complex relationship and mentioned how their last conversation before drifting apart was a passionate debate about catfish.Article continues below advertisement"I believe the words' trash fish,' 'tastes like mud,' and 'cake boy' were used, haha," he wrote.Article continues below advertisementDuff Goldman Recalls His Reconnection With Anne BurrellZUMAPRESS.com / MEGAGoldman admitted he never understood why they lost touch but always hoped Burrell was happy.The pastry chef recounted an unexpected moment a couple of years ago when he ran into her at a gala in New York City."I was at a gala in NYC with my wife and my daughter, and I took Josephine out to the lobby to give her a break from sitting at a table listening to speeches. We were playing with the marble columns, and as we rounded one, we saw Anne," Goldman shared.The TV personality revealed that he and Burrell chatted after years of not speaking. Though he didn't share the specifics of their conversation, Goldman said it "left my heart lifted and full of light," making it clear the "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" star had found happiness and love.Article continues below advertisementDuff Goldman Says His Last Interaction With Burrell Eased The Pain Of Her DeathRCF / MEGAGoldman continued, describing Anne Burrell as someone who was "tough as they come," but beneath her armor, there was a "depth of compassion and kindness that was absolutely beautiful."He revealed that the "love and tranquility" the TV host seemingly found before her demise, alongside the genuine smile at him and his daughter at the lobby that day, brought him comfort and helped soften the pain of her loss.Ending his tribute, Goldman wrote, "Anne, wherever you are I hope they have slow moving rivers because when I get there, we'll get a couple of rods, a pint of chicken livers, and a sixer and I'll teach you how to catch and cook the best catfish you ever had."He signed off tenderly, "Rest up, chef."Article continues below advertisementDetails Of Burrell's DeathInstagram | Anne BurrellAnne Burrell was found dead in her Brooklyn home on the morning of June 17, 2025. Her husband, Stuart Claxton, discovered her unresponsive in the shower and called 911 to report a cardiac arrest.Emergency medical services arrived and pronounced her dead at the scene at approximately 7:50 a.m.According to the NYPD, Burrell was found unconscious and unresponsive, and investigators reportedly near her body.The medical examiner has not yet released an official cause of death, and no foul play has been confirmed.Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances, including the presence of the pills, as part of a routine inquiry in such cases.Anne Burrell Was In Good Shape Before Her Demise, Anne W. Burrell (September 21, 1969 – June 17, 2025) was an American chef, television personality, and instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. She hosted the Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-host of Worst Cooks in America., On Tuesday, June 17, beloved Food Network star Anne Burrell passed away in her Brooklyn home, leaving friends, family, and fans in shock over her untimely death..