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Perth Now
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Anne Burrell's loved ones gathered at private wake after death
Anne Burrell's loved ones have gathered at a private wake on New York City's Upper East Side. The 55‑year‑old celebrity chef known for Worst Cooks in America and Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, was found "unconscious and unresponsive" in her Brooklyn home on Tuesday (17.06.25) morning, reportedly surrounded by up to 100 pills. It emerged on Saturday (21.06.25) the wake took place the day before at the Frank E Campbell Funeral Home, and was attended by over 100 guests, including her husband Stuart Claxton, celebrity chefs Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag and Marc Murphy, as well as television personalities Kelly Bensimon and Carson Kressley. A source told Page Six about the event: 'The mood was somber, though friends whispered… that Anne would want them to be smiling and laughing'. It's been reported a New York City Fire Department spokesperson reported the 911 caller believed she had suffered cardiac arrest. Stuart is though to have found Anne on the shower floor earlier this week, having last seen her alive at about 1 am, with emergency responders pronouncing her dead at the scene. Despite the location and presence of pills, authorities have not ruled out foul play but say it is "premature to speculate" about their role in her death. Anne's family released a statement saying: 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world… her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal'. Iron Chef America host Duff Goldman, 50, reflected on his 20‑year friendship with Anne, describing it as 'complex' and recalling a recent reunion at a charity gala that 'left (his) heart lifted and full of light'. Anne, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, built a high‑profile career on the Food Network with appearances on Iron Chef America, Chopped, Chef Wanted, and her shows Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. Her improvisation performance at The Second City in Brooklyn the night before her death surprised friends who said she was 'in great spirits'. Along with her husband Stuart, who she married in October 2021, she is also survived by his 20‑year‑old son Javier, her mother Marlene, sister Jane and brother Ben. Investigations by the NYPD and medical examiner's office continue, with toxicology results still pending as the cause of death remains undetermined.
Perth Now
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Anne Burrell's death ‘under investigation by police as possible drugs overdose'
Anne Burrell's death is said to be under investigation by police as a possible drugs overdose. The Food Network TV chef, 55, was found unconscious and unresponsive in her Brooklyn apartment surrounded by approximately 100 pills, according to the New York Times, with her body discovered in the bathroom of the home she shared with her husband, Stuart Claxton, in the early hours of Tuesday (17.06.25) morning. According to NYPD documents seen by The New York Times, Anne was found 'in the shower unconscious and unresponsive surrounded by approximately (100) assorted pills'. And on Saturday (21.06.25), Page Six said police are now probing her death as a potential drugs overdose. The outlet reported: 'Anne Burrell's death is being investigated by the New York City Police Department as a possible drug overdose, Page Six can confirm.' Emergency responders pronounced the chef dead at the scene. A spokeswoman for the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed an autopsy has been completed, but that the cause and manner of death are still pending further toxicology tests. Stuart, 54, reportedly told police that he had last seen Anne alive around 1am before finding her unresponsive six to seven hours later. An emergency crews attempted CPR but were unable to resuscitate her. Anne had performed at an improvisational comedy show just hours before her death and had recently begun taking acting classes. In a podcast interview earlier this year with actor Tori Spelling, 52, she said: 'I just started taking acting classes. I started yesterday, actually… it's like an improv for actors' class. I got there and it's like eight people in the class. I'm the oldest one. Every other person has like, 'Oh, I have a master's in fine arts in theater.'' She added: 'I'm like, 'okay, I've never taken an acting class. I don't know, this is new to me.' I wonder if these delightful and super talented kids look at me and they're like, 'What's this old lady doing here?'' Anne had stepped away from her role on Worst Cooks in America after season 28, which left many fans puzzled. When asked about the decision by Spelling, she said: 'I can cook, yes, I can do TV, but also, what else? I've got more to do in my life, I feel like.' Anne married Stuart in October 2021 in her hometown of Cazenovia, New York. In an interview with the Daily Mail in April, she described married life as 'so easy' and said: 'October will be four years. It seems like it's been four minutes. I don't know if it's a honeymoon [phase], but I feel like it's settled into married life days which I really enjoy.' She also joked about joining Meghan Markle's Netflix series: 'Sure, of course. I'd go to the opening of an envelope. Why not cook with Meghan?' Anne was best known as host of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-host of Worst Cooks in America, which ran for 28 seasons. She also appeared on Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star, and most recently, House of Knives, which premiered in March. Born in Cazenovia in 1969, Anne studied English and communications at Canisius College before graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996. She went on to work at acclaimed New York restaurants including Felidia and Savoy. She published two cookbooks – Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen – and was admired for her bold culinary style and distinctive platinum hair. Along with her husband, Anne is survived by her mother Marlene, sister Jane, brother Ben, and stepchildren Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Iron Chef' Star Found Unresponsive by Her Husband: TMZ
Food Network star Anne Burrell was reportedly found unconscious in her Brooklyn home by her husband Tuesday morning. Citing law enforcement sources, TMZ reported Wednesday that Burrell was found unresponsive on her shower floor by her husband of four years, Stuart Claxton, hours after he had last seen her alive. The outlet adds that Claxton reportedly saw Burrell at around 1 a.m. and then found her in their bathroom six to seven hours later. The New York City Police Department confirmed to People magazine Wednesday that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' after receiving a 911 call, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD did not immediately respond to the Daily Beast's request for comment. Burrell's loved ones announced her shocking passing in a statement Tuesday. She was 55. An official cause of death has yet to be ruled by a medical examiner, though the New York City Fire Department told Page Six Wednesday that the incident was reported to them as a 'cardiac arrest.' 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend—her smile lit up every room she entered,' Burrell's family said in a statement. 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,' they continued. 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.' Burrell was widely known for hosting popular cooking programs like Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. She also appeared on a number of culinary shows like Iron Chef America, Chef Wanted, and Chopped. The night prior to her passing, Burrell performed at an improv comedy show at The Second City New York, with one attendee telling People magazine: '[She] was in great spirits last night during and after the improv show. Typical fun, outgoing Anne, having a blast.' Burrell is survived by her husband; her stepson Javier; her mother Marlene; her sister Jane; her brother Ben; her nieces Isabella and Amelia; and her nephew Nicolas.
International Business Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Anne Burrell Committed Suicide? Dozens of Pills Were Found Next to Food Network Star's Body When Her Husband Found Her Dead on the Shower Floor
Celebrity chef Anne Burrell's body was found next to several pills in her Brooklyn home, as authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding her death, according to a bombshell new report. When cops arrived at Burrell's home, they found her dead with dozens of pills scattered next to her body, sources told The New York Post on Thursday. Burrell's cold body was reportedly found on the shower floor by her husband, several hours after he had last seen her alive. The Food Network star was found unresponsive in the bathroom by her husband, Stuart Claxton, on the morning of Tuesday, according to law enforcement sources cited by TMZ on Wednesday. Shocking New Details Claxton had reportedly last seen Burrell around 1 a.m., and found her body "between six and seven hours later." Burrell's cause of death has not yet been revealed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, as the investigation remains underway. However, the 911 call has suggested a potential cause of death, as the New York Fire Department confirmed to the Daily Mail that they were responding to a cardiac arrest report on Tuesday. Burrell's family later released an emotional statement confirming her sudden death, though they also chose not to disclose the cause. "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered," their statement read. "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." The Food Network also paid tribute to the celebrity chef in an emotional 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," a representative for the network told The New York Post. "Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss," they concluded. Burrell shot to fame with her appearances on various cooking shows, including "Iron Chef America", "Chef Wanted", and "Chopped." She received an Emmy nomination for her hit show "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef", which aired for nine successful seasons. Most recently, she appeared on an episode of the culinary competition series "House of Knives". Beyond her television career, Burrell was also an author. Her first cookbook, "Cook Like a Rock Star", released in 2011, became a New York Times bestseller. Everyone's Darling Just days before her shocking death, Burrell posted what would become her final message on Instagram. In the photo, she's seen smiling alongside New York City icon Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal, famously known as the Green Lady of Brooklyn. Burrell captioned the picture: "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 before her untimely death, Burrell also spent time with fellow chefs Franklin Becker and Elizabeth Falkner at Soho House. After hearing the news of her death, Becker — known for his appearance on "Top Chef Masters" — shared photos from their recent evening together. "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. Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, his son Javier, her mother Marlena, and her siblings, Jane and Ben.
International Business Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Anne Burrell Was Found 'Unresponsive' in Shower by Her Husband and Her Body Was Cold as Shocking New Details Emerge About Her Death
Shocking new details are emerging surrounding the sudden and tragic death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell. Burrell's cold body was reportedly found on the shower floor by her husband, several hours after he had last seen her. The Food Network star was found unresponsive in the bathroom by her husband, Stuart Claxton, on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, according to law enforcement sources cited by TMZ on Wednesday Claxton had reportedly last seen Burrell around 1 a.m., and discovered her body "between six and seven hours later." Claxton called 911 and was advised by the dispatcher to perform CPR on Burrell. It is not known if he did so. Sudden and Shocking Death Burrell was pronounced dead at the scene when emergency responders arrived at around 7:50 a.m. Burrell's cause of death has not yet been revealed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, as the investigation remains underway. However, the 911 call has suggested a potential cause of death, as the New York Fire Department confirmed to the Daily Mail that they were responding to a cardiac arrest report on Tuesday. Burrell's family later released an emotional statement confirming her sudden death, though they also chose not to disclose the cause. "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered," their statement read. "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." The Food Network also paid tribute to the celebrity chef in an emotional 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," a representative for the network told The New York Post. "Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss," they concluded. Burrell shot to fame with her appearances on various cooking shows, including "Iron Chef America", "Chef Wanted", and "Chopped." She received an Emmy nomination for her hit show "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef", which aired for nine successful seasons. Most recently, she appeared on an episode of the culinary competition series "House of Knives". Beyond her television career, Burrell was also an author. Her first cookbook, "Cook Like a Rock Star", released in 2011, became a New York Times bestseller. Everyone's Darling Just days before her shocking death, Burrell posted what would become her final message on Instagram. In the photo, she's seen smiling alongside New York City icon Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal, famously known as the Green Lady of Brooklyn. Burrell captioned the picture: "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 before her untimely death, Burrell also spent time with fellow chefs Franklin Becker and Elizabeth Falkner at Soho House. After hearing the news of her death, Becker — known for his appearance on "Top Chef Masters" — shared photos from their recent evening together. "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. Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, his son Javier, her mother Marlena, and her siblings, Jane and Ben.
