Food Network star Anne Burrell, a chef and host of “Worst Cooks in America,” has died at age 55, her family said Tuesday.
“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,” the statement said. “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.”
She is survived by her husband Stuart Claxton, her stepson Javier, her mother Marlene and two siblings, People reported.
Law enforcement sources told TMZ that paramedics were called Tuesday morning to Burrell’s Brooklyn home, where they were unable to revive her. A autopsy will be conducted to determine her cause of death.
Page Six notes Burrell had been absent from her hosting role on “Worst Cooks in America” for months.
