Celebrity chef Anne Burrell had no shortage of loved ones mourning her death at age 55.
The Food Network personality is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, stepson Javier, her mother, Marlene, and her sister, Jane.
“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,” her family said in a June 2025 statement to Us Weekly. “Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”
Keep scrolling to take a look back at Burrell’s dynamic with her family before her death:
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Anne Burrell Was Married to Stuart Claxton
Burrell married Claxton in October 2021 in her hometown of Cazenovia, New York. Celebrity chef Rachael Ray served as one of the bridesmaids at the wedding.
“Everything was magical,” Burrell said during a subsequent appearance on The Rachael Ray Show. “I was like, ‘I want the fairy tale! I’m only going to be a bride once!’”
“We wrote our own vows, which I thought were very cute and lovely, and then when it came to the time when they said I had to say, ‘I do,’ it just came out of me like, ‘YES I DO!’” she continued.
Anne Burrell and Stuart Claxton Cindy Ord/Getty Images for City Harvest
Burrell and Claxton gushed over their marriage and had nothing but sweet things to say about building their life together in their Brooklyn apartment.
“I have to say, I love being married. We’re together all the time because Stuart works from home. It’s the being together all the time, but it’s also the adventure together,” Burrell told People in April 2023.
Claxton agreed, saying marriage was “wonderful” and he was enjoying wedded bliss.
“Anne and I hadn’t lived together before we moved in and got married, so it’s been a whole adventure, but very lovely at the same time,” he told the outlet.
Claxton works in marketing and communication.
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Anne Burrell Had 1 Stepson
Burrell was a devoted stepmother to stepson Javier, whom Claxton welcomed during a previous relationship. She previously discussed living in New York and spending time going to baseball games with her family.
“I love to go to Mets games. Baseball always feels historical to me and I truly love history,” she told Broken Plate in July 2024. “I love to watch a few innings and then stop and get a chicken parm. And it’s a family affair. My stepson is home from college for the summer and he’s working at the stand. He’s slinging chicken parm and he’s having a great time doing it. He’s meeting cool people and making a few dollars.”
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Javier helped his stepmother film cooking videos in her kitchen.
Anne Burrell Is Survived by Her Mother and Sister
One month prior to her death, Burrell posted a Mother’s Day tribute to her mom and sister on Instagram.
“Happy HAPPY Mother’s Day to my two VERY favorite Mothers- MY AMAZING mom and my sister @janeburrell326 !!” she captioned a May 2025 carousel of photos. “You are both just so strong, loving, kooky, smart and AMAZING women that I am SO very happy to be able to call my family. You have both created fantastic families. I love you SO much!! Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there!!! #ilovemyfamily #ilovewhatido #luckygirl.”