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Chef Anne Burrell, Advocate and Star, Dies at 55

6/18/2025

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Chef Anne Burrell, beloved for her vibrant personality on "Worst Cooks in America," has tragically passed away at her Brooklyn home at the age of 55. A passionate advocate for juvenile diabetes awareness, she leaves behind a legacy of culinary excellence and a loving family, including her husband, stepson, mother, and siblings. An autopsy is pending to uncover the cause of her untimely death.

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Chef Anne Burrell, beloved for her vibrant personality on "Worst Cooks in America," has tragically passed away at her Brooklyn home at the age of 55. A passionate advocate for juvenile diabetes awareness, she leaves behind a legacy of culinary excellence and a loving family, including her husband, stepson, mother, and siblings. An autopsy is pending to uncover the cause of her untimely death.