‘Worst Cooks In America’ Pays Tribute To Anne Burrell
Food Network honored the late Anne Burrell Monday night during the premiere episode of the final season of her Worst Cooks in America series.
At the end of the episode the network showed a smiling photo (you can see below) of Burrell alongside the message, “In Memoriam, Anne Burrell, 1969-2025.”
A note followed which read, “If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or chat at 988lifeline.org.”
The New York Office of Chief Medical Examiner determined last week that Burrell died by suicide. . The cause was acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine.
Burrell died at her home in New York City on June 17. She was 55. The New York City Police Department said that Burrell was found “unconscious and unresponsive” and pronounced dead at the scene.
Burrell began her television career as a sous chef on Iron Chef America. She would then graduate to host her own show, Secrets of a Restaurant Cheffor nine seasons. Other shows Burrell starred in included Chef Wanted, Chopped and Food Network Star. Her most recent stint at the network was on House of Kniveswhich premiered in March.
