Celebrity chef Anne Burrell shared her final Instagram post just days before her sudden death at 55. She was found unresponsive in her New York apartment on June 17 and pronounced dead at the scene. It’s believed she suffered a cardiac arrest, but the exact cause is still under review.
Anne was best known for hosting Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-hosting Worst Cooks in America for 28 seasons. Fans loved her energy and humor in the kitchen. She leaves behind her husband, Stuart Claxton, and stepson Javier.

Her last post was a joyful selfie with the famous “Green Lady of Brooklyn.” She captioned it, “I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute. She is just lovely!”
Since her passing, fans have filled the comments with love and grief. One wrote, “You brought so much light to Food Network.” Another thanked her for kitchen tips: “I’ll always tuck my finger in because of you!”
Her family described her as someone whose “smile lit up every room” and whose love will live on forever.