Former host of «Worst Cooks in America» Anne Burrell has died, she was 55 years old
18 june 2025 в 02:13
Ann Barrell, former host of the show «Worst Cooks in America», has passed away. She was 55 years old and had built a successful career as one of the most recognizable faces on television when it came to food. The news of her death became known on June 17, 2025, and her family confirmed it in a public statement.
«Ann was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered», - the Barrell family statement read, according to People. «Ann's light reached far beyond those she knew, touching millions of people around the world. Although she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal».
Below are updates on what happened to Barrell, as fans mourn the loss of the late Food Network television personality.
Barrell was one of the most famous chefs on food television. Originally from New York, she became a favorite of Food Network fans with her charismatic and ambitious skills. She was best known as the longtime host of the show «Worst Cooks in America».
Throughout her career, Barrell also appeared on several shows on the network, including «Iron Chef America», «Restaurant Chef Secrets», «Top Chef», «Chopped», «Food Network Star», and «Knife House», which premiered in March 2025.
Additionally, Barrell released two culinary books, «Cook Like a Rock Star» and «Master Your Kitchen: Recipes that Inspire and Empower», and she was dedicated to charity, working with the Dream Gardens Foundation, the Children’s Diabetes Research Foundation, and the City Harvest Food Council.
Barrell was found unconscious in her home in Brooklyn, New York on June 17, 2025, according to TMZ. Law enforcement sources told the publication that paramedics were called for a woman «in need of assistance», and upon arrival, they were unable to save her. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
As her death occurred suddenly, the cause of death has not been disclosed, and an autopsy is currently being conducted by a medical examiner.
By 2025, Barrell had accumulated a net worth of $ 4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Barrell was married to her husband Stuart Claxton, whom she met on Bumble in 2018. The couple got married in October 2021
«Ann was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered», - the Barrell family statement read, according to People. «Ann's light reached far beyond those she knew, touching millions of people around the world. Although she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal».
Below are updates on what happened to Barrell, as fans mourn the loss of the late Food Network television personality.
Barrell was one of the most famous chefs on food television. Originally from New York, she became a favorite of Food Network fans with her charismatic and ambitious skills. She was best known as the longtime host of the show «Worst Cooks in America».
Throughout her career, Barrell also appeared on several shows on the network, including «Iron Chef America», «Restaurant Chef Secrets», «Top Chef», «Chopped», «Food Network Star», and «Knife House», which premiered in March 2025.
Additionally, Barrell released two culinary books, «Cook Like a Rock Star» and «Master Your Kitchen: Recipes that Inspire and Empower», and she was dedicated to charity, working with the Dream Gardens Foundation, the Children’s Diabetes Research Foundation, and the City Harvest Food Council.
Barrell was found unconscious in her home in Brooklyn, New York on June 17, 2025, according to TMZ. Law enforcement sources told the publication that paramedics were called for a woman «in need of assistance», and upon arrival, they were unable to save her. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
As her death occurred suddenly, the cause of death has not been disclosed, and an autopsy is currently being conducted by a medical examiner.
By 2025, Barrell had accumulated a net worth of $ 4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Barrell was married to her husband Stuart Claxton, whom she met on Bumble in 2018. The couple got married in October 2021
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