HEARTBREAKING NEWs for UK viewers – “She lay motionless in the Bathroom for hours” – Farewell Anne Burrell, 55 – initial cause of D3ath revealed, leaving fans in Sh0ck!
Heartbreaking new details surrounding the passing of celebrity chef Anne Burrell have now emerged.
Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Burrell was found unresponsive and lying on the shower floor by her husband Stuart Claxton early Tuesday morning.
Claxton reportedly last saw his wife alive at approximately 1AM the night prior before discovering her unconscious between six to seven hours later in their bathroom.
Claxton contacted 911 and was allegedly advised by the operator to perform CPR on Burrell.
However, her body was said to be cold and it is not known if he performed CPR.
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Food Network and Burrell for comment but did not immediately hear back.
The beloved Food Network star — who famously hosted Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-hosted Worst Cooks in America — di3d at age 55 at her Brooklyn, New York apartment on Tuesday.
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Celebrity chef Anne Burrell was found unresponsive and lying on the shower floor by her husband Stuart Claxton early Tuesday morning; pictured 2022
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Burrell pictured with her husband, whom she wed in 2021
A possible cause of d3ath has now been indicated by the 911 call, with the New York Fire Department confirming to Daily Mail that they were responding to a report of a c@rdiac arr3st at 7.50am on Tuesday.
She was found unresponsive in her Brooklyn, New York, home by police. In a statement to Daily Mail, the New York City Police Department confirmed that they were called to an address in Brooklyn in response to a report about an ‘unconscious and unresponsive’ 55-year-old female.
The woman was pronounced d3ad at the scene. The cause of d3ath has not yet been reported by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, with an investigation ongoing.
TMZ reports that EMS attempted CPR on Burrell but could not resuscitate her.
‘Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,’ her family said in a statement obtained by DailyMail.com Tuesday.
‘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,’ they shared.
A Food Network spokesperson added, ‘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.
‘Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.’
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The New York Fire Department confirmed to Daily Mail that they were responding to a report of a c@rdiac arr3st at 7.50am on Tuesday
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‘Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,’ her family said in a statement obtained by DailyMail.com Tuesday
The TV chef – who became synonymous with her trademark spiky platinum hair – is survived by husband Stuart Claxton, whom she wed in October 2021 in an autumn-themed ceremony and reception in her hometown of Cazenovia, New York.
She is also survived by her mother Marlene and sister Jane and her children Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas, and her brother Ben.
Anne developed a passion for cooking at a young age, inspired by her mother’s home-cooked meals and by watching food icon Julia Child on television.
After earning a degree in English and Communications from Canisius College in Buffalo in 1991, she followed her culinary dreams and enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, graduating in 1996.
She worked at a whole host of New York City hotspots including Felidia and Savoy in Soho, where she honed her craft in Mediterranean cuisine.
She was later thrust into the spotlight and became best known as the longtime host of Worst Cooks in America.
The show, which ran for 28 seasons, saw celebrated chefs mentor amateur cooks in an attempt to transform them from rookies to kitchen experts.
Elsewhere, she appeared on Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star, and most recently, competition series House of Knives – which premiered in March this year.
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After earning a degree in English and Communications from Canisius College in Buffalo in 1991, she followed her culinary dreams and enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, graduating in 1996
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She was later thrust into the spotlight and became best known as the longtime host of Worst Cooks in America, seen here with her friend Rachael Ray
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Elsewhere, she appeared on Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star, and most recently, competition series House of Knives – which premiered in March this year
The famed chef also penned two of her own cookbooks – Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire & Empower.
Heartbroken fans have flooded to leave comments on her most recent Instagram post that was shared just four days ago.
‘This can’t be true. Chef Anne you were vivacious, hilarious, full of life and reminded me of my Mom. I’m so, so sorry. Rest with the Angels in Heaven and cook up a storm for us,’ one wrote.
‘Prayers for your family. This feels so unexpected!
‘You were always one of our all time favorite chefs and seemed like a great person! I’m sure you’ll be missed by many!’ someone else shared.
‘RIP ANNE! I can’t believe this! We lost a good one!’ one wrote.
‘I was such a fan of you. I had been watching Worst Cooks for YEARS and just recently started watching newer seasons.
‘I am so sad. May you rest in peace,’ another penned.
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Chef Carla Hall, who previously appeared on Food Network’s Top Chef, called Burrell an ‘incredible cook and teacher’
Gigi Hadid, who famously appeared on the cooking competition series Beat Bobby Flay with Burrell, led the celebrities expressing their heartbreak over Burrell’s d3ath.
‘I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the Great Anne Burrell,’ the supermodel, 30, began.
Hadid included a photo of herself and Burrell from their time filming Beat Bobby Flay back in 2023.
‘As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true. Beat Bobby. Hang. Eat,’ she recalled.
‘I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in Peace Legend.’
Chef Carla Hall, who previously appeared on Food Network’s Top Chef, called Burrell an ‘incredible cook and teacher.’
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star Carson Kressley, who was a close friend of Burrell’s, revealed that he spoke to her just days before her d3ath.
He also shared a post to his own Instagram page which included a photo of him and Burrell.
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Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star Carson Kressley, who was a close friend of Burrell’s, revealed that he spoke to her just days before her d3ath
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To conclude the tribute, Kressley revealed that ‘Anne loved this photo of us so I know she’d be happy I chose this one’
‘Rest easy, Chef Anne. I’m so blessed I was able to work with you, learn from you, laugh with you. So many memories – on screen and off – I cherish this photo of us living our best lives, as the kids say,’ Kressley wrote.
‘It’s one of my favorite memories – just swimming in the ocean after a great lunch. Good food, good friends and lots of love and laughter all around.
‘That’s what I wish for you where you are now . I’ll see you again someday, d3ar friend.’
To conclude the tribute, Kressley revealed that ‘Anne loved this photo of us so I know she’d be happy I chose this one.’
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