Anne Burrell, the large number of “worst chefs in the United States” of Food Network, has died. She was 55 years old.
The personality of television died Tuesday morning at his home in New York, according to his publicist.
“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend, her smile illuminated every room she entered,” Burrell's family said in a statement. “The Light of Anne radiated far beyond those she knew, playing millions around the world. Although she is no longer with us, her heat, spirit and love are still eternal.”
Born and raised in Cazenovia, New York, Burrell, inspired by her mother and famous chef Julia Child, expressed interest in food from an early age. He obtained his title in English and communication in Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, and then attended the Culinary Institute of America.
During his time in Food Network, Burrell was better known for his Italian cuisine, particularly pasta, and his competitive fire. He began on television as Sous-Chef for Mario Batali in “Iron Chef America”, where he perfected his skills in the kitchen competition before launching his own kitchen program, “Secrets of A Restaurant Chef”, in 2008.
“Anne was a notable person and culinary talent: teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in his life and the joy that a delicious food can bring. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of Anne during this moment of tremendous loss,” said a spokesman for the food network.
Burrell had been a constant presence on the network, competing in “The Next Iron Chef”, “Chopped”, “Guy's Grocery Games” and “Beat Bobby Fly”. She was also a host and mentor of “worse chefs in the United States”, where she trained novice chef teams while competing while they improved their culinary skills. She had several coanfitations since 2010 during the 28th season race.
More recently, he appeared in the first season of “House of Knives”, a series of reality inspired by “Game of Thrones”, organized by Scott Conant, where he was among the best chefs they competed to sit on the culinary throne.
Burrell wrote two kitchen books: the success of sales of the New York Times “Cook Like A Rock Star” (2011) and “Pose your kitchen: recipes to inspire and empower” (2013).
Her husband survives, Stuart Claxton; SALE, JAVIER; Mother, Marlene; Brothers, Jane and Ben; nieces, Isabella and Amelia; and nephew, Nicolas.
Tracy Brown contributed to this report.
