The late 'House of Knives' star died at the age of 55, and her death appeared to come suddenly. Learn everything we know about Burrell's health.

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.

But it is her talent and passion for Italian dishes that earned her the respect of critics and peers. When she was the chef of Centro Vinoteca in New York, restaurant critic Frank Bruni wrote, “Ms. Burrell fashions bold dishes meant to snap you to attention instead of cautious ones that lull you into complacency.”