India, June 18 -- Anne Burrell, celebrity chef and former host of Worst Cooks in America, passed away in Brooklyn on Tuesday. She was 55.

Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, and was stepmother to his son, Javier Claxton. She is also survived by her three children.

Her family shared the news of her passing in a statement to PEOPLE: "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend - 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."

Javier Claxton, born in 2005, is Stuart Claxton's son from a previous marriage. He played a special role in Burr...