What happened to Anne Burrell and Koren Grieveson? Relationship history explored as beloved food network star dies at 55

Anne Burrell and Koren Grieveson maintained a private relationship and rarely spoke about their romance publicly.

One of the few times when Anne opened up about her personal life was confirming her engagement in 2012 on X (then known as Twitter). However, they broke off the engagement and did not release any public statement.

On the morning of June 17, 2025, Anne passed away in Brooklyn at the age of 55. Her family confirmed her death.

The Food Network star's family said, as cited by People,

"Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered."

They further wrote,

"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."

Anne Burrell's mother, sister, children, brother, and her husband, Stuart Claxton, survive her.

Chefs, celebrities, and netizens worldwide have been sharing their condolences. Food Network also expressed its grief on the X (formerly Twitter) platform, penning a heartfelt post,

"We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning. Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss."

A look at Anne Burrell and Koren Grieveson's relationship

Anne Burrell and Koren Grieveson kept their romance low-profile and rarely shared glimpses about their relationship.

On the 2012 New Year's Eve, Burrell shared the news of her engagement with Koren via an X post.

In 2013, she spoke about her getting engaged during a conversation with ET. Recalling how little time she could spend with Koren, she explained,

"We got engaged and then I've been on the road, so it's kind of like, 'Hi Sweetie, nice to see you, I'll see you when I get back.' I feel like I've been home long enough to unpack and pack again and maybe take a quick nap, and then I'm off to the airport again."

While chatting with the outlet, Anne Burrell also detailed her and Koren Grieveson's wedding plans, adding,

"We have to talk about it, I think we're thinking of a destination wedding, maybe in Vieques, [Puerto Rico]. That's where we got engaged, and the first time we ever traveled together was to [Vieques], so it's kind of a special spot for us."

The Worst Cooks in America co-host openly spoke about dating Koren after Ted Allen subtly remarked on her relationship. In response to this moment from the Sirius XM radio show, she issued a press release, according to Distractify, and clarified the truth.

Emphasizing that she never wanted to hide her relationship from the world, the statement noted, as The New York Post published,

"Anne doesn’t feel she was outed. She has made no secret of her relationship."

The statement also added that Koren Grieveson "is a very private woman," and continued,

"They have been together for a couple of years and spend a lot of time together. It is no secret in the culinary world."

In 2018, Anne and Koren went their separate ways. The reason leading to their split was not revealed.

Later, Burrell began dating Stuart Claxton in 2018, after they met on Bumble. They tied the knot on October 16, 2021, in Cazenovia, New York.

Who is Koren Grieveson?

According to Celebrity Chef Network, Chef Koren Grieveson is a well-known talent in the culinary world:

"celebrated for her innovative approach to contemporary American cuisine, particularly with influences from her background in French and Italian cooking."

Her impressive career includes "high-profile kitchens and television appearances." Over the years, she has established herself as:

"A respected figure in the culinary world."