Gigi Hadid Details Sweet Memory With Anne Burrell After Her Death

Earlier that day, Anne's family confirmed to E! News that the chef—who was known for hosting Food Network series including Worst Cooks in America and Secrets of a Restaurant Chef—had passed away in her home. 

“Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world," her family's statement read. "Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”

In the wake of the news, Gigi wasn't the only person from Anne's inner circle to pay tribute to her one-of-a-kind character. Members of her Food Network family also spoke out, with the cable channel expressing that it was "deeply saddened" by her untimely passing. 

"Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent," the Food Network shared in a statement posted to Instagram, "teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring."

And Anne's Chopped All-Stars Tournament costar Aarón Sanchez echoed that sentiment, writing in his own Instagram post, "Her spirit, her fire, her talent, her leadership, her laugh—unforgettable. I’ll carry her memory with me always." 

For a look at Burrell's life in photos, read on.