Anne Burrell stepped again from tv a 12 months earlier than her tragic loss of life.
The movie star chef, who died at age 55 on Tuesday, hosted the beloved Meals Community collection “Worst Cooks in America” for 27 seasons, from its inception in 2010 to 2024.
In March, Burrell went on Tori Spelling’s “misSPELLING” podcast and opened up concerning the purpose she took a break from the present.
“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 informed the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star, 52.
“Interestingly, I just started taking acting classes. I started yesterday, actually … It’s like an improv for actors’ class,” she defined. “I got there and it’s like eight people in the class. I’m the oldest one. Every other person has like, ‘Oh, I have a master’s in fine arts in theater.’”
For Burrell, taking a leap into the theatrical world was an entire new expertise.
“I’m like, ‘OK, I’ve never taken an acting class. I don’t know, this is new to me.’ I wonder if these delightful and super talented kids look at me and they’re like, ‘What’s this old lady doing here?’” she stated on the time.
Burrell added she was “just dipping my toe” into appearing.
“I feel very excited about it,” she gushed. “I’ve got a few other things that I’m working on as well, which I’m not quite ready to share yet. Hopefully, exciting [are] things coming.”
Whereas on the podcast, the kitchen guru additionally obtained candid on tying the knot with Stuart Claxton in 2021 and changing into a step-mom to his son, Javier. The couple first met on the relationship app Bumble in 2018.
Spelling inquired if Burrell purposely waited till later in life to calm down.
“From when I was a kid, I don’t know why, but I always was like, I am not getting married until I feel like I have something in life to share,” the Meals Community alum recalled. “Until I have accomplished stuff.”
And in her 20s and 30s, Burrell stated she was “living my best life!”
“I was like, living the rock star chef life. I was working a lot, and I had a great social life.”
Then, someday, Burrell thought a change was needed.
“I just started to feel like, all right, you’re getting a little old to keep on doing this,” she confessed. “Kids were never on my radar, really,” the cook dinner confessed. “I love being an aunt. I have nieces and nephews. So I’m like, [being a stepmom] is the perfect amount of parenting for me.”
A month later, Burrell gushed over married life, telling the Day by day Mail: “October will be four years. 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.”
She additionally gave her different half a candy shout-out on Valentine’s Day in 2022, penning on Instagram, “You make me the happiest girl in the world!!! I love you to the moon and back my sweet!!!”
Burrell’s household confirmed the information of her loss of life in a heartbreaking assertion to Folks on Tuesday.
“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,” they stated. “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.”
A reason behind loss of life has but to be revealed.
That very same day, law enforcement officials shared that EMS “responded and pronounced her deceased on scene,” sharing that the 911 name was initially for a reported cardiac arrest.
On Thursday, sources informed The Publish Burell’s physique was discovered subsequent to dozens of drugs. The writer’s loss of life remains to be an ongoing investigation.
After her passing, a consultant from Meals Community shared with The Publish: “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.”
Buddies of Burrell’s from her time on the channel additionally spoke out after her passing.
Beau MacMillan, who co-hosted Season 1 of “Worst Cooks in America” with Burrell, informed The Publish on Wednesday, “The news hit me like a gut punch. Anne was bigger than life, whether she was running a kitchen or filming a show, you knew she was in charge.”
“One of the most beloved icons of our industry, she inspired millions of people,” the 54-year-old expressed. “She was smart, talented and so much fun to be around. She has left us way too soon.”
Fellow chef Alex Guarnaschelli, for her half, wrote in an Instagram publish: “Make this moment about her. She’d want you to go out, raise a glass, sing karaoke (including this Sia song–one of her favorite “Worst Cooks” heat up songs) and be capable of say, like she does, #ilovewhatido –so do it for her. In her honor.”
