Food Network star Anne Burrell's husband and family have released a heartbreaking statement after her surprise death. The well-known chef's family called Burrell, 55, a "beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend," in the statement given to People on June 17. People, TMZ and other sites ...

Anne Burrell, a chef and television personality whose joyful demeanor made her a beloved fixture on the Food Network, has died, according to the network. She was 55. Burrell died Tuesday morning at her home in New York,

Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.