Yesterday, we reported that the Food Network star Anne Burrell died suddenly on Tuesday morning at the age of 55. Now, it’s been revealed that the Worst Cooks In America star was talking about appearing on Meghan Markle’s show weeks before she was found dead.
Burrell Talks Meghan’s Cooking Show
In April, two months before her death, an animated and enthusiastic Burrell gushed over how much she was enjoying married life. Indeed, she had been married to her husband Stuart Claxton since October of 2021.
“October will be four years,” Burrell told Daily Mail at the City Harvest gala. “It seems like it’s been four minutes. I don’t know if it’s a honeymoon [phase], but I feel like it’s settled into married life days which I really enjoy.”
Burrell went on to discuss potentially appearing on Meghan’s cooking show on Netflix.
“Sure, of course. I’d go to the opening of an envelope. Why not cook with Meghan?” Burrell quipped when asked if she’d be up for being a guest on the Netflix series.
Burrell then admitted that she hadn’t yet tried Meghan’s controversial As Ever jam.
“I’m not really a jam girl,” Burrell explained. “Occasionally I make them for my husband. I make scones and we have jam then. Other than that, I wouldn’t say I’m super jammy.”
Sadly, it appears that Burrell never got the chance to appear on Meghan’s Netflix show before her untimely death.
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Burrell Found Dead
Sources with the NYPD told TMZ that Burrell was found dead by her husband on Tuesday morning. He discovered her body on the shower floor in the bathroom of their home in Brooklyn, New York. Claxton had last seen Burrell alive at around 1am early that morning.
Claxton immediately called 911 and was told to perform CPR on Burrell. However, her body was already cold by then.
No official cause of death has been given at this time. However, a rep for the New York City Fire Department claimed to Page Six that Burrell’ went into “cardiac arrest” and was “DOA [dead on arrival].” An investigation into Burrell’s death remains ongoing.
“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,” Burrell’s family said in a statement. “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.”
Burrell’s History With The Food Network
Burrell got her start as a teacher at the Institute of Culinary Education in the early 2000s. She would go on to become a Food Network star on shows like Iron Chef America, Chef Wanted, Chopped and Worst Cooks in America. Most recently, Burrell was featured on the competition series House of Knives in March of 2025.
“We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning,” the Food Network said in a statement posted to Instagram. “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.”
Burrell is survived by Claxton and his son Javier from a previous marriage. She is also survived by her mother, two siblings, two nieces, and a nephew. Please join us in saying a prayer for Burrell’s family and friends during this incredibly tragic time.
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