Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
The chef hosted the hit show “Worst Cooks in America.”
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June 18, 2025, 11:58 a.m. ET

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Anne Burrell, Chef and Food Network Star, Dies at 55

She spent years working in Italian restaurants in Manhattan and went on to host several Food Network shows, including “Worst Cooks in America.”

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