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Anne Burrell<\/a>‘s\u00a0final appearance on Worst Cooks in America<\/em> premieres this week, just days after her cause of death was officially confirmed.<\/p>\n Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible<\/em> brings back the beloved celebrity chef one last time as a mentor on the Food Network competition show<\/a> she helped launch in 2010.<\/p>\n Joining her is longtime friend Gabe Bertaccini, who makes his debut as a mentor this season.<\/p>\n This season\u2019s twist? The contestants \u2014 called \u201crecruits\u201d \u2014 are all professional performers with no culinary experience.<\/p>\n Each week, they face off in cooking challenges, with one recruit from each team eliminated until one winner claims the $25,000 prize.<\/p>\n Burrell starred on Worst Cooks in America<\/em> since its inception, quickly becoming a fan favorite thanks to her bold style, infectious laugh and knack for turning kitchen disasters into success stories.<\/p>\n Food Network stated that the series will pay tribute to Anne each week.<\/p>\n Beyond Worst Cooks<\/em>, Burrell lit up screens with her electrifying personality on Iron Chef America<\/em>, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef\u00a0<\/em>and Chef Wanted<\/em>.<\/p>\n The TV culinary icon died on June 17 at age 55.<\/p>\n On July 24, the New York City Medical Examiner\u2019s Office ruled her death a suicide<\/a>, caused by acute intoxication from multiple substances including diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine and amphetamine.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Inside Food Network Star Anne Burrell’s Final Hours<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Burrell’s\u00a0husband, Stuart Claxton, reportedly found her unresponsive in the shower at their Brooklyn home.<\/p>\n Following her death<\/a>, her family described her as \u201ca beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend,\u201d saying:<\/p>\n Her smile lit up every room she entered… Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Born in Cazenovia, New York, Burrell trained at the Culinary Institute of America, studied in Italy, and worked under famed chef Lidia Bastianich.<\/p>\n She married Claxton in 2021 and is survived by her stepson, Javier; mother, Marlene; sister Jane; her children, Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas; and brother, Ben.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong><\/em>Top 10 Country Songs About Food<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This season of Worst Cooks<\/em> will be her final bow, but Burrell\u2019s legacy will continue to inspire home cooks everywhere.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.<\/em><\/p>\n Country music is well-known for its drinking songs, but they tend to focus on beer, whiskey and tequila. However, there are still quite a few country songs that mention wine, as you’ll see below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHow to Watch ‘Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible’<\/h3>\n
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A Weekly Tribute to a Beloved Mentor<\/h3>\n
Anne Burrell’s Death<\/h3>\n
Remembering Anne Burrell<\/h3>\n
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13 Country Songs About Wine<\/h2>\n