Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55

Anne Burrell, a beloved Food Network star and the longtime host of “Worst Cooks in America,” died on Tuesday in her New York home, her family confirmed. She was 55. “Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,” her family said in a statement.

Anne Burrell, chef and Food Network star, dies at 55 A cause of death was not disclosed. The New York-bred chef made her Food Network debut in 2005 on the cutthroat competition series "Iron Chef America," serving as a sous chef for Iron Chef Mario Batali.

“I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Anne Burrell. Anne wasn't just a fiery chef. She was a radiant spirit who lit up every room she entered,” chef Robert Irvine, who worked with Burrell on “Worst Cooks in America,” wrote on Instagram.