Anne Burrell, beloved for her fiery personality and signature spiky blonde hair, has passed away unexpectedly at 55.

She was found unresponsive in her Brooklyn home on the morning of June 17, 2025, and emergency responders were unable to revive her. Now, new details are coming to light about her sudden and unexpected passing.

The New York City Police Department has revealed that Burrell was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive” and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cause of death
While police did not initially confirm her identity, saying they were still in the process of notifying next of kin, the address listed in their statement reportedly matched Burrell’s residence, according to People.

Burrell’s family later confirmed the devastating news. The city medical examiner is set to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.