India, June 21 -- Anne Burrell passed away at the age of 55. Her family confirmed her death on Tuesday, calling her a "beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend." They said her "warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal."

Before her death, Burrell had taken a step back from TV. She left Worst Cooks in America in 2024, after hosting the show for 27 seasons since it began in 2010.

In March, she appeared on Tori Spelling's podcast, misSPELLING, where she talked about why she took a break. "I can cook, yes, I can do TV, but also, what else? I've got more to do in my life, I feel like," she said.

She explained she had just started taking acting classes. "Interestingly, I just started taking acting classes. I started yes...