Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell has sadly passed away and according to PEOPLE she was found “unconscious and unresponsive” at the scene of her death.
At about 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, officers from the 76th Precinct responded to “an unconscious and unresponsive 55-year-old female,” police told PEOPLE. EMS “responded and pronounced her deceased on scene,” police said.
A cause of death is pending an autopsy with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.
Police did not name Burrell as the deceased, as they are working to notify the victim’s family.
However, an online search confirms the Food Network star’s address matches the Brooklyn, N.Y., one police provided in their statement.
Reps for the star announced Burrell’s death in a release obtained by PEOPLE.
“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’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”
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
Accoridng to Yahoo it will take a medical examiner to determine exactly how Anne Burrell died, but a major clue has emerged about her cause of death.
As tributes from fans and other Food Network stars pour in for the 55-year-old chef, the comments of the unidentified 911 caller shed some light on what happened.
The caller said that Burrell “went into cardiac arrest,” TMZ reported, citing a representative from the New York Fire Department as the source.
