Anne Burrell stepped back from television a year before her tragic death. The celebrity chef, who died at age 55 on Tuesday, hosted the beloved Food Network series “Worst Cooks in America” for 27 seasons,

Anne Burrell shared her passion for acting and improv months before her sudden death at 55, leaving fans with fond memories of her vibrant spirit

The Food Network, where Burrell began her two-decade television career on “Iron Chef America,” confirmed her death.