Anne Burrell’s final Instagram post was shared just days before her sudden passing.

It was announced yesterday (June 17) that the celebrity chef had died at the age of 55. It’s thought her death was sudden, after Burrell was discovered unresponsive in her New York apartment. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Burrell was best known for hosting TV shows like Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, and for being co-host of Worst Cooks in America, which ran for a whopping 28 seasons.

It’s believed that she suffered a cardiac arrest, per a 911 call obtained by PEOPLE, but the Office of Chief Medical Examiner has not officially confirmed her cause of death.

Burrell is survived by her husband of four years, Sturart Claxton, and her son Javier.

Just a few days before her death, Burrell shared a smiley photo with New York icon known as ‘The Green Lady of Brooklyn’ to her Instagram page.

Burrell penned next to the sweet selfie: “I ran into @greenladyofbrooklyn in my neighborhood today!! I’m not going to lie- I have been keeping an eye out for her. I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute. She is just lovely!!!”

What was once a joyful post how now been inundated with condolence messages.

One of her fans wrote: “This can’t be true. Chef Anne you were vivacious, hilarious, full of life and reminded me of my Mom. I’m so so sorry. Rest with the Angels in Heaven and cook up a storm for us.”

“Rip Anne. You brought so much light to Food Network. Worst Cooks is still one of my favorite shows,” said another.

Anne Burrell shared a selfie to her Instagram page just days before her death (chefanneburrell/Instagram)

Somebody else penned in tribute to the late chef: “I’ll always tuck my finger in when using a knife because of you! Fly high Anne. There’s a new star shining bright tonight.”

“You will be missed tremendously! Sending love to all family and friends,” a different person wrote.

In a statement shared by Burrell’s family she was described as ‘a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend’.

“Her smile lit up every room she entered,” the moving statement continued. “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.”

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Naomi Pomeroy has died at the age of 49.

Pomeory was best known for starring on reality TV show Top Chef Masters. The late professional chef featured on the third season of Bravo series and was also a contestant on Iron Chef in 2010.

Amazingly, Pomeroy had no culinary training and is said to have learnt the trade by other food-industry professionals.

Naomi Pomeroy has tragically died. (David Buchan/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)

Prior to her TV appearances, she’d opened her first restaurant in Portland, Oregon.

Pomeroy has now died in tragic circumstances. She lost her life on Saturday, July 13, in a tubing accident.

The 49-year-old was floating down the Willamette river with her husband and a friend when they hit a submerged branch, The New York Times reports.

The trio were then thrown into the river’s fast-moving waters, and while the other two were able to make it to shore, the professional chef didn’t survive.

Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BSCO) haven’t been able to locate her underwater as a result of strong currents and debris in the river.

The TV chef had been tubing on the Willamette River in Oregon. (UCG / Contributor)

BSCO said in a statement yesterday (July 16), as per Entertainment Weekly: “An investigation by BCSO determined three adults recreating on tubes and a paddle board (two tubes were secured together and the paddle board was attached to Naomi), became entangled on an exposed snag in the water.

“One of the adults, Naomi, was pulled under the water and unable to free herself due to the paddleboard leash.”

As of yesterday (Tuesday 16) they were yet to retrieve the TV star’s body from the water and are continuing to search for her.

Deputies have so far used ‘all available tools, including sonar, underwater cameras, and drones, but were unable to locate any signs of Naomi in the area due to heavy debris in the water’ to no avail.

Naomi Pomeroy starred on Top Chef Masters. (Bravo/Nicole Wilder/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

Tributes have started rolling in for Pomeroy in the wake of the news of her death.

The official Bravo Top Chef X page wrote: “The Bravo and Top Chef family send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Chef Naomi Pomeroy. Naomi was a powerhouse chef who made an indelible mark on the culinary industry.”

Elsewhere Congressman Earl Blumenauer said: “What a loss. Naomi was not just a fabulous chef and entrepreneur, but an amazing human being.

“Her impact went far beyond Portland, helping establish our leadership and reputation for food excellence. She will be greatly missed.”

According to KGW8, Pomeroy was in the midst of opening new restaurant next door to her custard shop at the time of her death.

Pomeroy is survived by her husband and daughter, August.

As one of the longest-serving death row inmates was executed via nitrogen gas, we take a look at how the method actually works.

On Tuesday (June 10), murderer Gregory Hunt took his final breaths after more than three decades behind bars.

The 65-year-old brutally beat 32-year-old Karen Lane to death after sexually assaulting her in Cordova, Alabama, in 1988.

He was convicted and sentenced to death row in 1990, after being found guilty of capital murder committed during a sexual assault and burglary.

Hunt had been dating Lane for about a month, allegedly breaking into her apartment and attacking her out of jealousy.

Lane had sustained 60 injuries during the horrific attack.

Hunt was declared dead on Tuesday at 6:26pm after breathing in nitrogen gas.

Before the procedure took place, he was asked whether he had any final words, to which he replied ‘no’ before giving a chilling signal to witnesses in the auditorium.

He was then strapped to a gurney with a mask covering his entire face as the nitrogen gas was administered shortly before 6pm.

At 5:59pm, he moaned as the execution was taking place, with his feet rising, before taking four more deep breaths as he gasped for air – with long pauses in between (via NBC News).

There was no sign of movement after 6:05pm.

There are only three US states which approve the use of nitrogen gas for death row inmates: Alabama, Oklahoma and Mississippi.

How does nitrogen gas execution work?

Inmates breath in pure nitrogen gas via a mask placed over their face, causing the oxygen levels in their bloodstream drop.

This leads to hypoxia – where the body is deprived of an adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, hypoxia causes a slow heart rate, extreme restlessness and a blue tinge to the skin.

Inmates can then become unconscious within a matter of minutes as the brain cells begin dying off.

Some death row inmates can choose to be executed via nitrogen gas (Mbz-photodesign/Getty Images)

Brain damage usually begins within four minutes of lack of oxygen, Cleveland Clinic adds.

If uninterrupted, it results in death not too much sooner.

According to Alabama Department of Corrections’ exe­cu­tion pro­to­col, nitro­gen ​is ‘admin­is­tered for 15 min­utes or five min­utes fol­low­ing a flat­line indi­ca­tion on the EKG, whichev­er is longer’.

While some claim that hypoxia is a painless and humane method, eyewitness accounts from previous executions suggest otherwise, making it quite a controversial method.

For example, during Alabama’s first nitrogen hypoxia execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith in January 2024, onlookers reported that Smith appeared conscious for several minutes, exhibiting convulsions and labored breathing before becoming unresponsive.

Similar reactions were noted in subsequent executions – including Hunt’s.

George Foreman penned a poignant post in the months leading up to his death.

Yesterday, the boxing legend passed away at the age of 76, his family confirmed on social media.

“Our hearts are broken,” their announcement began. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.”

Foreman’s loved ones went on to describe him as ‘a devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather’.

Boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76 (Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Hublot)

The family’s statement went on: “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own.”

Foreman is survived by his 12 children and his wife of 40 years, Mary Joan Martelly.

Before his death, Foreman shared his last Instagram post to the social media platform where he boasts 222,000 followers in November 2024.

Alongside a snap of his November 1994 heavyweight championship fight against Michael Moorer, the sports legend penned: “30 years ago today!

“I started my day believing ‘All things are possible if we only believe.’ The power of a prayer; great or small. (Now a prayer over my Lunch) ‘that I only have 1, helping.'”

Tributes having been pouring in following the news of his death, with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson saying Foreman’s ‘contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten’.

Top Rank chief executive Bob Arum said: “George was a great friend to not only myself but my entire family. We’ve lost a family member and are absolutely devastated.”

Ex-NBA player Magic Johnson, who won five titles with Los Angeles Lakers, also paid tribute to Foreman and said it was a ‘pleasure getting to know (Foreman) not only as a boxer but as a man’.

Foreman is survived by his 12 children (Instagram/@biggeorgeforeman)

He wrote on Twitter: “I was really sad to hear the news that one of my boxing heroes, George Foreman, passing away.

“I attended so many of George’s championship fights over his career. He was a knockout artist in the ring, and it was a pleasure getting to know him not only as a boxer but as a man.

“After leaving the ring, he turned into an amazing businessman — I even bought one of the first George Foreman grills! Cookie [Johnson’s wife] and I will be praying for his family during this time.”

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