Anne Burrell, a chef and television personality whose joyful demeanor made her a beloved fixture on the Food Network, has died, according to the network. She was 55. Burrell died Tuesday morning at her home in New York,

The celebrity chefs shared a love for Maine Coon catsNEED TO KNOWBobby Flay shares a touching post dedicated to Anne Burrell The pair became close during her time as a mentor on Worst Cooks in AmericaThe Food Network star died in her New York home on Tuesday,

Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.