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From the New York Post: New details surrounding Anne Burrell’s tragic death are emerging.
Before the celebrity chef was found dead at her home in Brooklyn on Tuesday, paramedics were responding to a 911 call they received about a reported cardiac arrest.
A rep for the New York City Fire Department told Page Six on Wednesday that the 911 caller claimed Burrell suffered a “cardiac arrest” and was “DOA [dead on arrival].”
The police department also shared that Burrell was found “unconscious and unresponsive.”
Police officers have stated that EMS “responded and pronounced her deceased on scene.”
Burrell was only 55. She was best known and beloved for hosting the long-running TV series “Worst Cooks in America” on Food Network from 2010 to 2024.
On Monday, just one day before her shocking, sudden death, Burrell had hosted an improv comedy show at The Second City New York in Brooklyn where she seemed perfectly fine, according to other attendees.
The official cause of death has not yet been announced.
However, internet sleuths have already found some old posts by Burrell that have prompted speculations.
Below is a screenshot of an Instagram post from March 13, 2021:
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dead at 55. No cause yet.
Just gonna sit this here. pic.twitter.com/7ntouQv4Sa
— Amiri King (@AmiriKing) June 17, 2025
Burrell also commented on X: “VACCINATED!!!! It was actually an emotional and liberating experience!!! There is a light… we are coming back to life!!! I am so grateful. #ilovewhatido #wearamask @ New York, New York.”
VACCINATED!!!! It was actually an emotional and liberating experience!!! There is a light… we are coming back to life!!! I am so grateful. #ilovewhatido #wearamask @ New York, New York https://t.co/WgndkrAv0R
— anne burrell (@chefanneburrell) March 14, 2021
In another post on April 24, 2001, Burrell wrote, “Just a WONDERFUL evening with a talented and AMAZING group of vaccinated women!!!”
Just a WONDERFUL evening with a talented and AMAZING group of vaccinated women!!! I am a #luckygirl #ilovewhatido @ Rosie’s https://t.co/KGGuIJQCrr
— anne burrell (@chefanneburrell) April 24, 2021
Fans and friends are devastated of Burrell’s shocking and sudden passing.
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. From the very beginning on Worst Cooks in America, our friendly rivalry was fueled by mutual respect: I’d risk… pic.twitter.com/3UG7rOgIPn
— Robert Irvine (@RobertIrvine) June 17, 2025
We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning. Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our… pic.twitter.com/KABKH2SvkP
— Food Network (@FoodNetwork) June 17, 2025
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