Following her death, the Worst Cooks in America host’s family, which included her husband Stuart Claxton, paid a heartfelt tribute to the TV star.
“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend—her smile lit up every room she entered,” her family said in a statement shared with E!. “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.”
Meanwhile, friends and colleagues—including Gigi Hadid, Duff Goldman and Bobby Flay—took to social media to express their own heartbreak.
“I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the Great Anne Burrell,” Hadid wrote alongside a photo from her and Birrell’s 2022 joint TV appearance on Beat Bobby Flay. “As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true.”