Chef and TV personality Anne Burrell, best known for her numerous appearances on the Food Network, has died. She was 55.
Burrell, a recognizable figure on the culinary channel thanks to her spiky platinum blonde hairdo and tart wit, died on June 17 at her home in New York, according to a press release from the Food Network. A cause of death was not disclosed.
The New York-bred chef made her Food Network debut in 2005 on the cutthroat competition series "Iron Chef America," serving as a sous chef for Iron Chef Mario Batali. She also hosted the shows "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" and "Worst Cooks in America."
"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 Food Network spokesperson said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss."
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