Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dead at 55

[mercuryblues]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/anne-burrell-food-network-star-dead-at-55/ar-AA1GUA0g?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Food Network star Anne Burrell has died. She was 55.

The channel announced Burrell's death in a post that was shared to Instagram on Tuesday.

"We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning," the caption read. "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."

[Mosby]

1. She was found unresponsive at her house.

Wonder what happened?

[no_hypocrisy]

2. I loved her.

She was strict but compassionate for contestants who couldn't cook to save their lives. And she knew her stuff.

I learned a lot from watching her.

[mercuryblues]

4. I Know.

I didn't catch her show often, as I don't watch that channel since they turned it into the Guy Fieri channel.

[Faux pas]

10. Yeah guy

[Raine]

8. Me too, she was my favorite chef

she seemed like a really nice person. 💔 😪

R-I-P Anne

[Srkdqltr]

3. is she the one with the white hair that sticks up? Poor thing. If it is, she was cute.

[mercuryblues]

5. Yes, she was fun to watch

[Rebl2]

7. Yes that

was her. Earlier in the year I had been reading she was trying something new -improv-through second city.

[sinkingfeeling]

6. She was also funny. Loved her on the 'Worst Cooks in America ' show.

[Faux pas]

9. She was my

favorite food network star, RIP Anne

[no_hypocrisy]

11. From Chef Robert Irvine

I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Anne Burrell.

Anne wasn’t just a fiery chef. She was a radiant spirit who lit up every room she entered. From the very beginning on Worst Cooks in America, our friendly rivalry was fueled by mutual respect: I’d risk bleaching my hair; she’d risk losing hers. An epic wager that epitomized her unbeatable spirit. It was a wager I ultimately lost, but I couldn’t imagine losing to a more fierce competitor.

Outside of Worst Cooks I came to know her as a generous and supportive colleague and an even better friend.
I’ll always remember her unwavering dedication, not just to food, but to lifting others up. She believed in nurturing culinary potential and celebrating small victories, whether in an amateur cook or on a charity fundraiser.
That was Anne. Uncompromising in her standards, yet tender in her mentorship.

To her husband Stuart, her stepson Javier, her mother Marlene, sister Jane, and her many friends and fans: please know that Anne’s warmth, vibrant spirit, and generous heart will echo in kitchens around the world and in our hearts forever.

Rest in peace, Chef. Your legacy as a champion of food, kindness, and empowerment will continue to inspire. Thank you for every lesson, every challenge, and every glorious moment. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

With all my love and respect,
Robert Irvine

[babylonsister]

12. Oh no! I loved her.

[Nixie]

13. Her nickname was Gal Fieri because her hair looked liked Guy's.

I used to watch her cooking show and loved it. That was years ago before Food Network jumped the shark with the reality cooking shows. I know she was on a couple of those shows long after I quit watching regularly, so I had sort of lost track of her career.

So sad to hear this. Young and talented.