Food Network paid a heartfelt tribute to Anne Burrell, who passed away on June 17 at the age of 55, after taking her own life.
This season marks Anne Burrell’s final appearance as a mentor on the show. The reality series returned to air one month after the host was found dead at her home in Brooklyn, New York.
At the end of the premiere episode, a photo of Burrell smiling was shown next to a text that read, “In Memoriam, Anne Burrell, 1969–2025.”
The channel then displayed a message encouraging viewers to seek help if they are experiencing distress or crisis.
Food Network told People magazine that the chef will be honored every week.
According to The New York Times, the chef was found in the shower, surrounded by roughly a hundred different pills.
The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the cause of death was intoxication caused by the effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol (alcohol), cetirizine, and amphetamine.
Anne Burrell served as a mentor on 27 seasons of “Worst Cooks in America.” Before that, she trained as a chef in Asti, Italy, and upon returning to New York, she worked at renowned restaurants such as Felidia and Savoy.
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