Food Network Stars & Celebrity Chefs Share Heartfelt Tributes To The Late Anne Burrell
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All Of The Heartfelt Celebrity Reactions To Chef Anne Burrell’s Passing So Far
Anne Burrell passed away on June 17, 2025. She was a mainstay on the Food Network for the past decade. Friends and colleagues have shared heartfelt tributes to the late chef. “I didn’t believe this is real, I am heartbroken, RIP my friend,” chef Carson Kressley wrote on his Instagram. “Anne, you brought so much heart and heat to every kitchen. You. Will. Be. Missed,” host Aarti Sequeira wrote. “Oh Anne, you are so loved and you will be so loved,” season 15 Worst Cooks in America winner Allison Victoria-Wolfe wrote on her Instagram page. “You were the next generation of light in the culinary Network world and we all adore you,” chef and host Kardea Brown said. “Thank you Chef Burrell for your contributions to the culinary world and the lives you touched with your infectious personality,” she added. “In utter disbelief right now. They say things you do for yourself be gone when you’re gone… but things you did for others will remain as your legacy forever,” chef Sandra Lee wrote.
A Food Network spokesperson shared, “Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent—teaching, competing, and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends, and fans during this time of tremendous loss.”
Many of her friends and colleagues have expressed their condolences to her family and have shared statements honoring the late chef. Here’s what they had to say.
Butcher Pat LaFrieda shared a heartfelt statement on his Instagram page, along with a carousel of photos of them together. “I was deeply saddened to hear the tragic news of Anne Burrell’s passing,” he wrote. “I’ve known Anne for almost three decades and have been proud to collaborate with her on numerous projects…she will be greatly missed.”
Actress Sharon Stone responded to the news, “Oh no So sorry to hear that.” Patricia Arquette shared similar sentiments, simply exclaiming, “No!!”
Chef Shirley Chung, who’s made appearances on Tournament of Champions, Top Chef: Charleston, and Top Chef: New Orleans, wrote, “Chef Anne, it was my honor to be able to cook next to you, thank you for all the wise words and advice. I can’t believe you are gone so soon. We were just texting about eating tacos and knitting blankets last week, we were going to celebrate our new life… I didn’t believe this is real, I am heartbroken, RIP my friend.”
Carson Kressley shared a heartfelt tribute to the chef on his Instagram, stating, “I’m so blessed I was able to work with you, learn from you, laugh with you. So many memories— on screen and off—I cherish this photo of us living our best lives, as the kids say… Good food, good friends and lots of love and laughter all around. That’s what I wish for you where you are now. I’ll see you again someday, dear friend.”
He also commented on Food Network’s social media post, “So sad and shocked to hear this news. We had just chatted on Friday. Godspeed my dear friend. I love you.”
Fellow Food Network host and chef Carla Hall shared, “I absolutely loved working with Anne on Worst Cooks in America. She was a fierce chef and instructor—rocking her custom skirts, mismatched socks, and that unforgettable big smile. Anne, you brought so much heart and heat to every kitchen. You. Will. Be. Missed.”
In an Instagram story, model Gigi Hadid, who guest starred on Beat Bobby Flay alongside Burrell, shared, “I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the Great Anne Burrell. As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true. Beat Bobby. Hang. Eat. I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in Peace Legend.”
Food Network host Aarti Sequeira also shared some stories of her time with Anne. “Anne was a tough but invested teacher, who thought enough about a newbie to the game to give it to her straight,” she wrote on Instagram. “Ever since, she always greeted me with warmth, joy, and that trademark big laugh… my heart would beat faster because I was a huge fan of her cooking show, the way she really thought of ways to TEACH cooking techniques. Anne, we will miss you dearly.”
Chef and host Kardea Brown took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the late chef’s passing. “In utter disbelief right now. They say things you do for yourself will be gone when you’re gone… but things you do for others will remain as your legacy forever. Chef Anne Burrell you left us with so much…..thank you for your contributions to the culinary world and the lives you touched with your infectious personality. Forever in our hearts,” she wrote.
Chef Sandra Lee wrote, “Oh Anne—you are so loved and you will be so missed. You were the next generation of light in the culinary Food Network world. We all adore you and will forever remember your quick wit, sassy drive, determined nature, and magical laughter. I hope you have so much fun in heaven’s kitchen.”
Worst Cooks in America Season 15 winner Allison Victoria-Wolfe shared a lengthy Instagram post highlighting stories of her time on the show with Burrell. “Worst Cooks in America meant the world to her,” said Victoria-Wolfe. “One of her proudest accomplishments was knowing that she was teaching the world to cook. She prided herself on being a Teacher. So to every fan out there who watched her and is hurting, please know she truly cared about you.”
James Beard award winner and chef Michel Nischan shared, “Oh joyous one—what do we do now? Your positivity and generative spirit will be more than sorely missed.”
Cameron Bartlett, a contestant on season 21 of Worst Cooks in America, shared, “Anne had this larger-than-life presence—her signature hair, her bold fashion, her booming voice—but what made her truly unforgettable was her heart. Your legacy will live on in the countless people you taught, inspired, and fed—both in person and through the screen.”
Chef Jonathan Sawyer, a Food Network frequenter, dedicated a post to Anne, writing, “We have lost one of the greatest cooks I’ve ever had the pleasure of sharing the kitchen with. She’s smart as hell, funny af & an absolute trailblazer of a female chef in the food TV world & in the food world. We were grateful to know you Anne.”
Lee Schrager, the man behind Southern Glaze’s Wine & Spirits, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and the NYC Wine & Food Festival, shared his condolences, writing, “She was a cook’s cook, a guy’s gal, competitive like I have never seen before, a real talented broad, who is gone way way too soon. RIP my friend.”
Chef Michael Symon, Burrell’s former Worst Cooks co-host, wrote, “Rest easy chef… you have gone way too soon… a cook’s cook who was as competitive as anyone I knew… your love for teaching & zaniness was unmatched.”
Celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez said, “I’m heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend, Chef Anne Burrell. Her spirit, her fire, her talent, her leadership, her laugh… unforgettable. So much respect and love for this amazing woman. I’ll carry her memory with me always. Rest easy, amiga.”
Celebrity photographer Andrew Warner shared an Instagram post, writing, “Chef Anne Burrell was a force of light—full of joy, fire, and kindness. It was an honor to know her, to spend time with her, and to witness the energy she brought into every space. Her spirit lifted others effortlessly, and that spirit will be so deeply missed.”
Fellow Food Network star and chef Adam Richman said in a post, “Makes no damn sense at all… one of the best to ever do it.”
Food Network Stars & Celebrity Chefs Share Heartfelt Tributes To The Late Anne Burrell
Chef Anne Burrell passed away on June 17, 2025. She was a mainstay on the Food Network for the past decade. Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to the chef on social media. “I didn’t believe this is real, I am heartbroken, RIP my friend,” chef Carson Kressley wrote. “Oh Anne—you are so loved and you will be so missed,” chef Sandra Lee wrote on Instagram. “We all adore you and will forever remember your quick wit, sassy drive, determined nature,” Worst Cooks in America winner Victoria Wolf wrote on her Instagram page. “In utter disbelief right now. They say things you do for others when you’re gone will remain as your legacy forever,” chef and host Kardea Brown took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the chef’s passing. “She was awesome. I wish we could have done it again,” model Gigi Hadid wrote on an Instagram story. “Rest in Peace Legend,” chef Shirley Chung wrote on Twitter.
A Food Network spokesperson shared, “Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent—teaching, competing, and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends, and fans during this time of tremendous loss.”
Many of her friends and colleagues have expressed their condolences to her family and have shared statements honoring the late chef. Here’s what they had to say.
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Butcher Pat LaFrieda shared a heartfelt statement on his Instagram page, along with a carousel of photos of them together. “I was deeply saddened to hear the tragic news of Anne Burrell’s passing,” he wrote. “I’ve known Anne for almost three decades and have been proud to collaborate with her on numerous projects…she will be greatly missed.”
Actress Sharon Stone responded to the news, “Oh no So sorry to hear that.” Patricia Arquette shared similar sentiments, simply exclaiming, “No!!”
Chef Shirley Chung, who’s made appearances on Tournament of Champions, Top Chef: Charleston, and Top Chef: New Orleans, wrote, “Chef Anne, it was my honor to be able to cook next to you, thank you for all the wise words and advice. I can’t believe you are gone so soon. We were just texting about eating tacos and knitting blankets last week, we were going to celebrate our new life… I didn’t believe this is real, I am heartbroken, RIP my friend.”
Carson Kressley shared a heartfelt tribute to the chef on his Instagram, stating, “I’m so blessed I was able to work with you, learn from you, laugh with you. So many memories— on screen and off—I cherish this photo of us living our best lives, as the kids say… Good food, good friends and lots of love and laughter all around. That’s what I wish for you where you are now. I’ll see you again someday, dear friend.”
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He also commented on Food Network’s social media post, “So sad and shocked to hear this news. We had just chatted on Friday. Godspeed my dear friend. I love you.”
Fellow Food Network host and chef Carla Hall shared, “I absolutely loved working with Anne on Worst Cooks in America. She was a fierce chef and instructor—rocking her custom skirts, mismatched socks, and that unforgettable big smile. Anne, you brought so much heart and heat to every kitchen. You. Will. Be. Missed.”
In an Instagram story, model Gigi Hadid, who guest starred on Beat Bobby Flay alongside Burrell, shared, “I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the Great Anne Burrell. As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true. Beat Bobby. Hang. Eat. I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in Peace Legend.”
Food Network host Aarti Sequeira also shared some stories of her time with Anne. “Anne was a tough but invested teacher, who thought enough about a newbie to the game to give it to her straight,” she wrote on Instagram. “Ever since, she always greeted me with warmth, joy, and that trademark big laugh… my heart would beat faster because I was a huge fan of her cooking show, the way she really thought of ways to TEACH cooking techniques. Anne, we will miss you dearly.”
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Chef and host Kardea Brown took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the late chef’s passing. “In utter disbelief right now. They say things you do for yourself will be gone when you’re gone… but things you do for others will remain as your legacy forever. Chef Anne Burrell you left us with so much…..thank you for your contributions to the culinary world and the lives you touched with your infectious personality. Forever in our hearts,” she wrote.
Chef Sandra Lee wrote, “Oh Anne—you are so loved and you will be so missed. You were the next generation of light in the culinary Food Network world. We all adore you and will forever remember your quick wit, sassy drive, determined nature, and magical laughter. I hope you have so much fun in heaven’s kitchen.”
Worst Cooks in America Season 15 winner Allison Victoria-Wolfe shared a lengthy Instagram post highlighting stories of her time on the show with Burrell. “Worst Cooks in America meant the world to her,” said Victoria-Wolfe. “One of her proudest accomplishments was knowing that she was teaching the world to cook. She prided herself on being a Teacher. So to every fan out there who watched her and is hurting, please know she truly cared about you.”
James Beard award winner and chef Michel Nischan shared, “Oh joyous one—what do we do now? Your positivity and generative spirit will be more than sorely missed.”
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Cameron Bartlett, a contestant on season 21 of Worst Cooks in America, shared, “Anne had this larger-than-life presence—her signature hair, her bold fashion, her booming voice—but what made her truly unforgettable was her heart. Your legacy will live on in the countless people you taught, inspired, and fed—both in person and through the screen.”
Chef Jonathan Sawyer, a Food Network frequenter, dedicated a post to Anne, writing, “We have lost one of the greatest cooks I’ve ever had the pleasure of sharing the kitchen with. She’s smart as hell, funny af & an absolute trailblazer of a female chef in the food TV world & in the food world. We were grateful to know you Anne.”
Lee Schrager, the man behind Southern Glaze’s Wine & Spirits, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and the NYC Wine & Food Festival, shared his condolences, writing, “She was a cook’s cook, a guy’s gal, competitive like I have never seen before, a real talented broad, who is gone way way too soon. RIP my friend.”
Chef Michael Symon, Burrell’s former Worst Cooks co-host, wrote, “Rest easy chef… you have gone way too soon… a cook’s cook who was as competitive as anyone I knew… your love for teaching & zaniness was unmatched.”
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Celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez said, “I’m heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend, Chef Anne Burrell. Her spirit, her fire, her talent, her leadership, her laugh… unforgettable. So much respect and love for this amazing woman. I’ll carry her memory with me always. Rest easy, amiga.”
Celebrity photographer Andrew Warner shared an Instagram post, writing, “Chef Anne Burrell was a force of light—full of joy, fire, and kindness. It was an honor to know her, to spend time with her, and to witness the energy she brought into every space. Her spirit lifted others effortlessly, and that spirit will be so deeply missed.”
Fellow Food Network star and chef Adam Richman said in a post, “Makes no damn sense at all… one of the best to ever do it.”
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