Anne Burrell’s Last Selfie: Influencer Says Chef Was ‘Very Happy’ Days Before Passing
Look, I really don’t *want* to be the bearer of yet another celebrity obituary deep-dive, but here we are, parsing the final Instagram snapshot of Anne Burrell. According to influencer @floralsByFaye, who posted the now-viral selfie, the late chef was “very happy” just three days before her sudden passing on April 7, 2024. I told you so—when there’s a social media angle, someone’s going to milk it for every double tap.
Let’s reluctantly break it down. On April 3, @floralsByFaye, a lifestyle influencer with 25,000 followers, shared a sunlit selfie featuring Burrell flashing her signature grin while clutching a triple-shot espresso. “Can’t believe my girl is glowing nonstop,” the caption read. Page Six and People magazine both confirmed the post and noted Burrell’s upbeat mood, with People quoting the influencer: “She was already buzzing about her new cooking show.”
In true Hollywood-adjacent fashion, fans swarmed the comments, praising Burrell’s enthusiasm. But here’s the glaringly obvious twist—three days later, Burrell collapsed on set due to what her family called “a sudden, brief illness.” Instead of letting grief rest, of course, the internet had to scrutinize every pixel of that last image. Instagram sleuths pinpointed the location as a private Brooklyn studio, where Burrell was reportedly testing recipes for her upcoming series. Sources close to production told Page Six that she’d been “energetic” and “joking” about breakfast frittatas just hours before filming.
Now, before you start diagnosing hypothetical medical conditions based on latte art, the family’s official statement—shared via The New York Post—made it crystal clear: there’s no foul play, no hidden drama. They praised Burrell’s work ethic and infectious optimism, underscoring that her “very happy” demeanor was genuine. People magazine further noted that showrunner Claudia Harper described Burrell’s laughter as “the glue holding the crew together.”
For those scanning the tea leaves, here’s your takeaway: celebrity death narratives always need a “last happy moment” to soften the blow. Cue the sentimental Instagram posts, the reenactments on YouTube, and a tidal wave of think-pieces. As someone with an eye roll big enough to rival a Hollywood sunset, I’ll say this—enjoy the memories, respect the family, but maybe let the chef rest in peace without simpering over her espresso habit.
And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People Magazine, Page Six, Instagram (@floralsByFaye)
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