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Anne Burrell

Anne Burrell was an American chef, television personality, and culinary instructor known for her work on Food Network.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Anne Burrell was an American chef and television personality known for her Food Network shows. She died in 2025 at age 55.

Career and television work

Burrell become widely known through Food Network programs such as "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" and "Worst Cooks in America." She also appeared on "Iron Chef America," "Chopped," and other series. Before television, she was a culinary instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education.

Personal life

Burrell was born in Cazenovia, New York, in 1969. She married Stuart Claxton in 2021. Public reporting identifies him as her spouse at the time of her death.

Death

Burrell died in Brooklyn on June 17, 2025, at age 55. Reports said her death was ruled a suicide.

In short

  • Anne Burrell was a chef and Food Network host.
  • She co-hosted "Worst Cooks in America."
  • She died in 2025 at age 55.
  • Her death was ruled a suicide.
Canadian angle

Burrell was best known in Canada through Food Network programming and broader North American food television culture, where her shows were widely watched by Canadian audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Anne Burrell?
Anne Burrell was an American chef, television personality, and culinary instructor best known for her Food Network shows, including "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" and "Worst Cooks in America."
How old is Anne Burrell?
Anne Burrell was born on September 21, 1969, and died on June 17, 2025, at age 55.
Is Anne Burrell married?
Yes. She married Stuart Claxton in 2021.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Burrell
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, major Food Network shows, and death information.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm3037970/
    Supports: Biographical details, spouse, and credited TV appearances.
  3. Culinary Institute of Americahttps://www.ciachef.edu/cia-bios/anne-burrell/
    Supports: Her role as a former instructor and Food Network appearances.
  4. Peoplehttps://people.com/anne-burrell-food-network-star-dies-at-55-11756639
    Supports: Marriage to Stuart Claxton, age at death, and key career details.
  5. Institute of Culinary Educationhttps://www.ice.edu/blog/chef-anne-burrell-dies-at-55
    Supports: Her work as an ICE instructor and Food Network hosting roles.