Celebrity chef Anne Burrell, famous for her vibrant personality and culinary skills in shows like Worst Cooks in America and Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, has died. The news has left fans and the food industry in a state of shock, particularly because of the suddenness of her demise.
Burrell’s husband, who has not been named out of respect for the family, reportedly is surrounded by his close ones during this very hard time. The exact cause of death is still unknown. However, the police are clear that there is no foul play involved.
The Food Network stars, Mario Batali and a protégé of the latter, Burrell, were the main ones in the last bar of bold flavors and the straightforward teaching style. Fans and colleagues have taken to social media to shine her as the revolutionary in the culinary world.
A private memorial service for her is to be held in the next couple of weeks. No information about the funeral date has been disclosed yet.
The Food Network has issued a statement in which they call Burrell “a powerful and vibrant person in the kitchen” and “our family’s irreplaceable part”.
As the culinary community is in deep grief, fans are urged to keep close to Turrell’s legacy and recipes and to continue spreading the joy that she has brought to food lovers worldwide.
