In the hours after information of Anne Burrell’s tragic death was reported, many Food Network stars and different well-known chefs with ties to the late cook dinner shared tributes to their colleague on social media.
“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,” chef Robert Irvine, who labored with Burrell on “Worst Cooks in America,” wrote on Instagram.
“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,” he continued.
“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,” Irvine closed.
“Anne was an incredible cook & teacher. FIERCE! She will be missed,” “Top Chef” star Carla Hall commented beneath Food Network’s Instagram post honoring Burrell.
“Delicious Miss Brown” host Kardea Brown reacted to the news of Burrell’s passing, telling her followers that she was “in utter disbelief.”
“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 alongside a smiling selfie that includes the 2 stars.
“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,” she stated, tagging the late “BBQ Brawl” star.
Wells Adams, who starred in Season 19 of “Worst Cooks in America,” additionally shared a message to his Instagram Stories.
“I just heard about the passing of @chefanneburrell. I learned so much from you on ‘Worst Cooks.’ I know you’ll be cooking up a storm in heaven. RIP,” he wrote.
Chef Michael Voltaggio remembered the late chef by sharing a sweet photo of the hand-knit baby blanket she despatched him after he welcomed his daughter Echo.
“Anne, thank you for sharing your talents with the world. Aside from being an incredible chef, teacher and colleague, she’s also a loyal and thoughtful friend. You consistently reached out to check in during the wins and the losses,” he wrote.
“Thank you for hand-knitting this beautiful blanket for Echo, and thank you for so many fun memories in and out of the kitchen, chef,” Voltaggio concluded, including a pink coronary heart emoji.
“Chopped” star chef Aarón Sánchez additionally penned a candy message to his “amiga” on Instagram, sharing an image of him embracing Burrell.
“I’m heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend, Chef Anne Burrell. Her spirit, her fire, her talent, her leadership, her laugh—unforgettable. I’ll carry her memory with me always. Rest easy, amiga,” he captioned the submit.
“Worst Cooks in America” Season 20 contestant Denise Schroder additionally remembered her “wild ride” expertise on the cooking present, saying she was “ecstatic” when Burrell selected her to affix the pink workforce
“I can remember running up to her screaming, telling her that I had just named my new cat after her, Kiki Anne,” she wrote in a lengthy Facebook post.
“To my utter surprise, the next day she brought her cats to sit and invited me to her green room to meet them! It was just one of those really cool moments!”
“Chef Anne was hard on us, but I loved her wit and humor… She gave me a lot of grace when I left the foot on my chicken and she would quietly encourage me to keep going! Rest in Peace!” she closed.
The famed chef was pronounced useless on Tuesday after she was discovered unconscious round 7:50 a.m. at her Brooklyn, NY, dwelling. She was 55.
Burrell’s trigger of death hasn’t been revealed, and an investigation is ongoing.
The “Worst Cooks in America” host was remembered by her household as a “beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend.”
“Her smile lit up every room she entered,” the household shared in a press release obtained by Page Six.
“Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”
The Food Network additionally launched a press release in gentle of Burrell’s premature passing.
“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.” a Food Network spokesperson advised Page Six.
She is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton — whom she married in October 2021 — and Claxton’s son, Javier.
