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New York City’s restaurant and food network owner Melba Wilson said the recent Anne Burrell seems “healthy” and “vibrant” before her unexpected death on Tuesday, June 17.
Wilson told Tmz In an interview announced on Thursday, June 19, she spoke to Burrell last week and described it passing as “absolutely unexpected.”
“Anne was right,” said Wilson for their conversation, noting that they were talking about Karaoke and Burrell’s love for board games.
“Waking up yesterday, or to hear yesterday, that she is no longer devastating,” added the owner of Melba Restaurant. “It’s a shock. It is unbelievable to know that someone is no longer like life with us.”
Wilson told the outlet that Burrell and her husband, Stuart ClaxtonShe attended her birthday -a month and a half ago, “where the late Worst cooks in America The host was “dancing” and “had an amazing time.”
Prior to her death, the popular TV chef appeared in good health, according to Wilson.
“Anne never mentioned anything about being ill. That’s why this is such a big shock to us,” said the restaurant owner. “She was healthy. She was lively. She was beautiful.”
Wilson has appeared as a guest judge on various food network shows, including Worst cooks in Americawho conducted Burrell, and Beat Bobby Flay.
The news broke on Tuesday that Burrell died at the age of 55. Her husband, Claxton, allegedly His wife lies unresponsive on the floor of the bathroom shower at their Brooklyn home, New York, that morning.
TMZ reported on Wednesday that Burrell was “unconscious” when Claxton saw her in the shower. 911 called for help. Police confirmed to Weekly US they were warned of the scene on “approximately 7:50 am”
In a statement on Wednesday, a representative for the New York City Fire Department said a 911 caller claimed that Burrell had entered a “heart suspension” and was “DOA (dead on arrival).”
“Anne was a dear wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend – her smile lit every room she went into,” said Burrell’s family Us in a statement on Tuesday. “Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions worldwide. Although she is no longer with us, her warmth, her spirit, and her unlimited love remain eternal.”
Besides her husband, Burrell has been survived by his son, JavIn addition to her mother, Marbleand sister, Janid.