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Anne Burrell, 'Worst Cooks in America' Host and Food Network Star, Dies at 55

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, JUN 17 – Anne Burrell, known for hosting Worst Cooks in America, died unexpectedly at 55; investigation ongoing into cardiac arrest and possible drug overdose, police said.

  • Anne Burrell, a Food Network chef renowned for her role as the host of the show Worst Cooks in America, passed away on June 17, 2025, at her residence in Brooklyn.
  • Burrell rose to fame after serving as a sous chef on Iron Chef America starting in 2005 and later hosting her own Emmy-nominated show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef.
  • Her family remembered her as a cherished partner, sibling, child, step-parent, and companion whose radiant smile brightened every space she entered and whose influence reached millions around the globe.
  • A Food Network spokesperson called her a remarkable culinary talent teaching and competing while sharing the importance of food and joy a meal can bring.
  • Her passing leaves a deep impact on the culinary community, with her kindness, vibrant energy, and enduring affection continuing to be felt beyond her lifetime.
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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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