Died today at 55

Sad to hear. None of the articles mention cause which often points to self inflicted. Hope that's not the case here

FIDO*98* said:

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Sad to hear. None of the articles mention cause which often points to self inflicted. Hope that's not the case here

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That was my thought too. Might have just been something natural like heart attack/stroke, but usually when they don't mention cause of death, its suicide.

Apparent heart attack. https://www.tmz.com/2025/06/17/anne-burrell-food-network-star-dead/?_gl=1*1oh96cz*_ga*YW1wLVhaWW82U1F5dG5YeHhoOU1pYmRlcFE.

I'm an old so watch a ton of FN. Her dishes are always on point. And she beat Flay over and over again. RIP Burrell. The food in heaven just turned up a notch

She was a cool lady. One of my favorites on their network. Will miss her.

I was watching some of the BBQ Brawl seasons which she was on a few seasons with Bobby Flay filmed at Star Hill Ranch outside Austin,TX. When saw the news she passed seemed very unexpected.

It was awesome to get to watch her rise up all the way from being a sous chef for Mario Batali to having her own shows. 55 is still way too young.

I hear she was a royal PITA in real life. Multiple stories in the past about it. But yeah....still shocking.

I honestly had never heard of her until someone mentioned her death.

Backyard Gator said:

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I honestly had never heard of her until someone mentioned her death.

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cypress-ag said:

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Loved watching Food Network years ago and everything became a competition, with children or worst cook etc. miss informational shows with Alto Brown or people that actually just cook.

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I'm with you on the lack of "chefs actually cooking" shows now.

And the competition shows that do have some actual chefs doing actual cooking are too over the top. Chopped would be much better if I didn't have to watch people try and make a dish with brussel sprouts and gummi bears.

T&P to Anne's family.

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This. I remember when the Food Network started moving toward competition shows and they created The Cooking Network to show actual cooking shows. That went the way of cupcake wars too and now there is almost nothing dedicated to cooking and instruction.

I liked her show back in the day. In the rotation with Jamie at Home, Molto Mario, Good Eats, Tyler's Ultimate and the lesser known chefs focusing on specific international cuisine like Luke's Vietnam and Indian Food Made Easy.

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AJ02 said:

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I like "Tournament of Champions" hosted by Guy Fieri. Where they have all the chefs compete in an elimination format until there are only 2 left.

But I'm just ready for someone really out of left field to win it all. No more Maneet Chauhan, thank goodness. I want someone like Joe Sasto to take the whole thing.

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I watch this. I just want a dude to win.

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I've been pulling for Jet Tila to win the last 3-4 years, but he keeps letting me down. First season I was pulling for Darnell, but then well....we know how it's going with him. Wouldn't be super disappointed if Brit Rescigno won.

****we haven't finished watching current season, so please no spoilers on who wins it. I just know it is NOT Jet since Joe just took him down****

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Backyard Gator said:

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I honestly had never heard of her until someone mentioned her death.

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It's the truth.

When I read the news, I looked her up, and I said, "It looks like Susan Powter decided to become a cook." I've never watched any of her shows.

I like struggle meals

HTownAg98 said:

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Apparent heart attack. https://www.tmz.com/2025/06/17/anne-burrell-food-network-star-dead/?_gl=1*1oh96cz*_ga*YW1wLVhaWW82U1F5dG5YeHhoOU1pYmRlcFE.

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They are saying possible drug overdose now.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/dining/anne-burrell-overdose-death-investigation.html

From the article:

"The document said Ms. Burrell, who was 55, had been "discovered in the shower unconscious and unresponsive surrounded by approximately (100) assorted pills." Emergency medical workers who responded to a 911 call pronounced her dead at the scene."

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HTownAg98 said:

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Apparent heart attack. https://www.tmz.com/2025/06/17/anne-burrell-food-network-star-dead/?_gl=1*1oh96cz*_ga*YW1wLVhaWW82U1F5dG5YeHhoOU1pYmRlcFE.

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They are saying possible drug overdose now.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/dining/anne-burrell-overdose-death-investigation.html

From the article:

"The document said Ms. Burrell, who was 55, had been "discovered in the shower unconscious and unresponsive surrounded by approximately (100) assorted pills." Emergency medical workers who responded to a 911 call pronounced her dead at the scene."

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Soooo......suicide?

cypress-ag said:

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Loved watching Food Network years ago and everything became a competition, with children or worst cook etc. miss informational shows with Alto Brown or people that actually just cook.

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I love the Food Network and all the competition shows. And actually learn a few things watching them.

I do wish I'd found it sooner to see the shows mentioned like Alton Brown's. I love that guy.

The Kitchen is also a fave.

MooreTrucker said:

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cypress-ag said:

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Loved watching Food Network years ago and everything became a competition, with children or worst cook etc. miss informational shows with Alto Brown or people that actually just cook.

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I love the Food Network and all the competition shows. And actually learn a few things watching them.

I do wish I'd found it sooner to see the shows mentioned like Alton Brown's. I love that guy.

The Kitchen is also a fave.

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I cannot stand Katie Lee and her fake eating on The Kitchen


Jeff and Sunny I like though.
GZ I have my moments when he is awesome and moments when he is a food snob