Legendary chef Bobby Flay has written a sweet, sad tribute to his colleague Anne Burrell, a Food Network host who died suddenly this week at 55.

Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.

Anne Burrell, a chef and television personality whose joyful demeanor made her a beloved fixture on the Food Network, has died, according to the network. She was 55.