Celebrity chef Anne Burrell, 55, a popular Food Network star and host of 'Worst Cooks in America,' died suddenly on June 17 from cardiac arrest at her Brooklyn home. Fellow chef Bobby Flay paid tribute to her, remembering her 'greatest gift' of introducing him to Maine Coon cats. Her family and Food Network also released statements honoring her warmth and spirit.
Bobby Flay remembers Anne Burrell's 'greatest gift' after her sudden death
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Celebrity chef Anne Burrell, 55, a popular Food Network star and host of 'Worst Cooks in America,' died suddenly on June 17 from cardiac arrest at her Brooklyn home. Fellow chef Bobby Flay paid tribute to her, remembering her 'greatest gift' of introducing him to Maine Coon cats. Her family and Food Network also released statements honoring her warmth and spirit.
Trending- 1 2010: "Worst Cooks in America" premiered.
- 2 June 15 (current year): Bobby Flay posted about his love for cats on Instagram.
- 3 Evening before June 17 (current year): Anne Burrell performed an improv show.
- 4 June 17 (current year): Anne Burrell died suddenly.
- 5 June 18 (current year): More details surrounding her death were released.
- Loss of a beloved celebrity chef
- Tributes from colleagues and family
- Ongoing investigation into cause of death
What: Celebrity chef Anne Burrell, 55, a Food Network star, died suddenly from cardiac arrest. Fellow chef Bobby Flay and others are paying tribute to her.
When: June 17 (Anne Burrell's death), Tuesday (authorities responded to 911 call), June 18 (more details released), June 15 (Bobby Flay's Instagram post about cats), 2010 (Worst Cooks in America premiered).
Where: Brooklyn residence (Anne Burrell's home), New York City, New York, USA. The Second City New York (where she performed improv).
Why: Anne Burrell died from cardiac arrest.
How: Authorities responded to a 911 call, and she was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.