United Kingdom, June 18 -- Anne Burrell has died aged 55.

The celebrity chef - who appeared on the Food Network in the US fronting the likes of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks In America - passed away in her home on Tuesday (17.06.25), her family have confirmed.

In a statement to E! News, they said: "Her smile lit up every room she entered.

"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."

Speaking to Page Six, a New York Police Department spokesperson revealed she was found unconscious in her Brooklyn apartment, and pronounced dead once emergency services arrived.

A cause of death is yet to be c...