Anne Burrell’s Last Instagram Post Was Full of Joy

Before the news of Food Network star Anne Burrell’s passing broke, her final post on Instagram was filled with the exact kind of energy fans loved her for; vibrant, funny, and deeply human. The longtime culinary icon, who passed away at age 55 on June 17, 2025, wasn’t just about showy cooking tricks or camera-ready charm. She was someone who genuinely loved what she did, and it showed… even in something as simple as a chance run-in on the street.

Although we’re all heartbroken, let’s take a minute to appreciate the joyful, no-notes perfection of her last post. Because it’s one of those moments that feels like a hug from someone who made life a little brighter.

A Wholesome Fangirl Moment in Brooklyn

Anne’s final Instagram post, shared just a few days before her death, was peak wholesome energy. She wrote: “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!!!”

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It wasn’t a red carpet moment or a polished promo; it was Anne being Anne. Completely herself. Just a woman walking through town, getting starstruck over a local icon, and loving every second of it. She was literally glowing with excitement, and the fact that she admitted to casually (and probably hilariously) trailing someone down the street? It’s exactly the kind of playful honesty that made her feel like a friend, not just a TV personality.

The hashtags she used at the end say it all: #ilovewhatido #luckygirl. That wasn’t for show. Anne loved people. She loved food. She loved life. This post reads like someone who knew how lucky she was —and didn’t take a second of it for granted.

A Life Lived Out Loud

Anne built her career with bold flavors and bigger-than-life hair, but her heart was always the secret ingredient. Whether she was mentoring young chefs, hyping up home cooks, or bringing fierce energy to shows like “Worst Cooks in America,” she did it all with kindness and fire. She also appeared on tons of other shows like, “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,” “Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell,” “The Next Iron Chef,” and “Chopped.” 

According to People, she passed peacefully in her Brooklyn home; just the way someone like her deserved to go out. And her final Instagram wasn’t a goodbye. It was a celebration of everything she stood for: finding joy in the everyday, making room for delight, and not being afraid to fangirl when the moment calls for it.

If there’s one thing Anne reminded us, it’s that life’s too short not to chase a little magic down the street.

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