Food network America’s worst cooks Honored late mentor Anne Burrell Following his shocking death.
At the end of the first of season 29, which was broadcast on Monday July 28, the show shared a photo of Burrell with a dedication to the late chef who said: “In Memoriam, Anne Burrell, 1969-2025”. A hotline of crisis has also been added.
Burrell has played on almost every season in the Hit Food Network series, except season 28, serving as mentor for amateur cooks in the hope of becoming competent chiefs. She was previously celebrity for her work as Mario Batali‘s under chief we Iron Chef America in 2005 and appeared on Secrets of A Restaurant Chefwhich was created in 2008 and ran for nine seasons.
“I think your food knows what you feel when you cook it and it reacts accordingly. I like to put happy and joy in my food, and it’s not so serious,” Burrell told the tasting table in April. “I teach the worst cooks of the world. I mean, you learned to do this. So, for me, I want to express to people: “Remove the factor of fear and put the fun factor. »»
After the shooting of season 29 next to Gabriele BertacciniBurrell died in his Brooklyn house in June. According to the New York police department, Burrell was declared dead “on the scene” after the authorities answered a call to 911, which led to the discovery of an unconscious and insensitive 55 -year -old woman “.
US Weekly Confirmed on Thursday July 24 that Burrell died by suicide. Burrell is survived by his mother, Marlene, and his sister, Jane, with her husband, Stuart ClaxtonAnd his son, Javier.
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Images Rick Kern / GettyRelatives of Burrell published a statement in his honor earlier this month when the news of his death made the headlines.
“Anne was a wife, a sister, a girl, a mother-in-law and a beloved mother-in-law-her smile lit each room she entered,” said their statement. “Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions around the world. Although she is no longer with us, her warmth, her mind and her limitless love remain eternal. ”
Food Network then paid tribute to Burrell in a separate declaration, which said: “We are deeply saddened to share the news that the beloved chef, Anne Burrell, died this morning. Anne was a remarkable person and a culinary talent – teaching, competition and always sharing the importance of food in her life and joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are Anne’s family, friends and fans during this period of this period of this period.
On June 17, 2025, the food network community and beyond were shaken by the death of the worst cooks in America, Anne Burrell. His family confirmed his death at the age of 55 in a statement at Us Weekly. “Anne was a wife, a sister, a girl, a mother-in-law and a beloved friend-her smile illuminated each room she […]
The former Costar de Burrell, Bertaccini, 39, has detailed one of his final interactions with Burrell, recalling the gift she offered her before his death.
“It was the final. Everyone is tired. Weeks and weeks have passed. We are celebrating the end of the shooting, and I become really sick,” said Bertaccini in an interview with Television Posted Thursday. “I had this cold. I felt like shit. We cross the production meeting, and Anne hands me this card. He said, “I hope you feel better. In the map, there is this little heart that she crocheted.
He continued: “It was such a beautiful gesture and completely useless. This is exactly what was Anne. There was no ego or competition. Someone to take a little of his time to do something like that for his cohost, it’s special. It’s a great memory that I will take with me.”
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