Anne Burrell found ‘unconscious and unresponsive' as details of celeb chef's shocking death are revealed

New York Post

18-06-2025

More details of Anne Burrell's unexpected death are emerging.
The Food Network star died at her home in Brooklyn on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, at the age of 55.
The New York City Police Department now shared that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' and pronounced dead at the scene.
9 More details of Anne Burrell's unexpected death have emerged.
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9 The NYPD has revealed that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' and pronounced dead at the scene at her Brooklyn home on Tuesday morning.
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At about 7:50 a.m., law enforcement from the 76th Precinct responded to 'an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female,' police told People shortly after her tragic passing made headlines.
According to officers, EMS 'responded and pronounced her deceased on scene.'
Burrell was not identified as the deceased, as police revealed that they are still working on notifying the victim's loved ones.
9 At about 7:50 a.m., law enforcement from the 76th Precinct responded to 'an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female,' police said in a statement.
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However, People noted that the 'Worst Cooks in America' star's address allegedly matched the one that law enforcement included in their statement.
Burrell's family confirmed her death in a heartbreaking statement.
'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' their statement read.
9 Burrell's loved ones confirmed her shocking death in a heartbreaking statement of their own.
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'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,' the family added. 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.'
Burrell's cause of death was not revealed, with the cause and manner pending an autopsy, which will be conducted by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
The Food Network also praised the celebrity chef with a touching tribute.
9 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal,' the Food Network's stars family said.
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'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,' a representative for the network told The Post.
'Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss,' they concluded.
Burrell rose to fame, appearing on several cooking shows, including 'Iron Chef America,' 'Chef Wanted' and 'Chopped.' She earned an Emmy nomination for her show 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,' which ran for nine seasons.
9 The Food Network also praised Burrell with a touching tribute.
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The star was also recently featured on an episode of the reality competition series 'House of Knives.'
In addition to television, the famous chef released two cookbooks: 'Cook Like a Rock Star' in 2011, which became a New York Times bestseller, and 'Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire & Empower' in 2013.
Days before her shocking death, Burrell shared what would be her final Instagram post.
9 The celebrity chef's final Instagram post was a picture of her with the Green Lady of Brooklyn on Thursday, June 12.
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Posing on the street with NYC fixture Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal, known as the Green Lady of Brooklyn, the Food Network star captioned the smiling shot, 'I ran into @greenladyofbrooklyn in my neighborhood today!! I'm not going to lie- I have been keeping an eye out for her. I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute. She is just lovely!!!'
Less than a week prior to her unexpected passing, Burrell caught up with fellow chefs Franklin Becker and Elizabeth Falkner at Soho House.
Becker, who appeared on 'Top Chef Masters,' shared photos from the night after learning about Burrell's death.
9 Burrell and her husband, Stuart Claxton, attended the City Harvest Presents The 2025 Gala: Carnaval at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 22, 2025, in New York City.
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'I am stunned… I just had dinner with Anne and Stuart the other night at Elizabeth's pop up. We were making karaoke plans together. I simply cannot believe this. Anne was a gifted chef and a friend. No words,' he wrote.
Chef Tyler Florence, who joined Burrell as judge and host on 'Worst Cooks in America' during its 28-season run, broke his silence on her death.
'Anne was a legendary chef and an even better friend. She was the kind of person who showed up — for dinners, our kids birthday parties, or a swim in the ocean — and lit up every room she walked in to. I'll never forget when our daughter Dorothy told me Anne was her favorite chef — we always got a kick out of that,' he told The Post.
9 Many of Burrell's friends and cooking colleagues have started to pay tributes to the beloved Food Network star following the devastating news of her passing.
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Florence also spoke about their time filming.
'We shared many adventures, especially during our years filming Worst Cooks in America. She had a true gift for teaching people how to cook — with patience, wit and just the right amount of sass,' he continued.
'I'll always picture Anne in her dressing room, knitting between takes, with one of her cats wandering in to say hello. She brought her generous heart, humor and feisty spirit to everything she did. She will be deeply missed by the entire Florence Family.'
Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, his son, Javier, her mother, Marlena, and her siblings, Jane and Ben.