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Her distinctive hairstyle and swagger in the kitchen made her one of America’s most recognizable Italian chefs.

By Priya Krishna

Anne Burrell, a chef and television personality known for her kinetic swoop of blond hair and an energy to match, died on Tuesday in Brooklyn. She was 55.

“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend,” her family said in a statement, which did not mention a cause of death.