Anne Burrell’s surprising death has taken the entertainment world by storm, especially for food lovers and celebrity chefs alike.
“In utter disbelief. I have no words!!!!” Kardea Brown, who hosts Food Network’s Delicious Miss Brown, wrote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, June 17, reacting to the news that her fellow Food Network star died at the age of 55.
Burrell, who was the host of Worst Cooks in America from 2010 to 2024, passed away on Tuesday at her home in Brooklyn. While details surrounding her death are still unknown, fans and friends are mourning the tragic loss.
“We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning,” Food Network said in a 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. Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.”
Scroll down to see which stars have paid tribute to Burrell and her cooking legacy:
Kardea Brown
“In utter disbelief right now ???? They say things you do for yourself will be gone when you’re gone … but things you do for others will remain as your legacy forever,” Brown wrote via Instagram.
She added: “@chefanneburrell you left us with so much … thank you for your contributions to the culinary world and the lives you touched with your infectious personality. Forever in our hearts????.”
Sandra Lee
“Anne Burrell was smart. She was sweet. She was funny. She was larger than life. She lived it completely, unabashedly and uniquely,” Lee told Us Weekly in a statement. “I’ll never forget the first time I met her in a casino in Atlantic City, she boldly approached me, introducing herself with her girl gang — she was so endearing, so so funny and delightful.”
The chef continued, “Anne was one of a kind. May she rest in glory — another culinary royalty in heaven guiding all of our recipes now. Love u always Anne — Sandy!”
“Rest in peace Chef Anne. She’s always been a light to folks on the screen and beyond,” the From Cart to Kitchen cookbook author wrote via his Instagram Stories. “At a young age she showed me that authenticity is the only way to go! May her soul flourish and may her family be at peace during a difficult time.”
Bobby Berk
The Queer Eye star commented on Burrell’s last Instagram post following her death, writing, “????????.”
Frankie Cena
“This can’t be true. Chef Anne you were vivacious, hilarious, full of life and reminded me of my Mom,” Cena wrote in the comments on Burrell’s final Instagram post. “I’m so so sorry. Rest with the Angels in Heaven and cook up a storm for us ❤️❤️❤️.”
The Canadian TV host added a separate message via his Instagram Stories, writing, “I am shocked and confused by the passing of @chefanneburrell. Anne was eccentric, full of life and hilarious. She was only 55. RIP Anne.”
“I just heard about the passing of @chefanneburrell,” Adams, who competed on season 19 of Worst Cooks in America, wrote via his Instagram Story. “I learned so much from you on Worst Cooks. I know you’ll be cooking up a storm in heaven. RIP.”
Gigi Hadid
Hadid appeared in the competition series Beat Bobby Flay in 2023, creating a long-standing connection with her on-screen chef, Burrell.
The model shared a heartbreaking Instagram Story in the late hours of June 17. “I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the great Anne Burrell,” Hadid wrote alongside a photo of the pair on the show. “As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true. Beat Bobby [Flay]. Hang. Eat. I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in Peace Legend.”
