The chef hosted 27 seasons of the beloved food series, along with appearing in 'The Next Iron Chef,' 'Chopped' and 'Cutthroat Kitchen,' among others.

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.

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.