Anne Burrell remembered by Gigi Hadid, Food Network colleagues: 'A beautiful soul'

Tributes are pouring in for Food Network star Anne Burrell, who is being remembered as an "incredible" chef and a "beautiful soul."

Burrell, known for her buoyant personality on numerous Food Network appearances including as host of "Worst Cooks in America," died on June 17 at her home in New York, the Food Network confirmed. A cause was not disclosed. She was 55.

In an Instagram story, Gigi Hadid, who joined Burrell on an episode of "Beat Bobby Flay" in 2020, said she was "heartbroken" about the chef's death. "As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true," Hadid wrote on top of a photo from their episode. The model added, "I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in peace legend."

Tyler Florence, who co-starred with Burrell on "Worst Cooks in America," said he was "heartbroken," recalling her "razor wit and sincere kindness" and noting that she "lit up the room."

Anne Burrell, chef and Food Network star, dies at 55