Anne Burrell, Food Network host and celebrity chef dead at 55.
The Food Network star was found unconscious and unresponsive according to the New York City Police Department after they responded to a call to her Brookyln residence yesterday.
The 55-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and the cause of death is still pending an autopsy with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The chef gained fame on The Food Network over the decades appearing on several series.
'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,' the network said in a statement.
She leaves behind her husband, Stuart Claxton; her stepson, Javier; and her three children, Isabella, Amelia, and Nicolas.
Tyler Perry sued for $260M by The Oval actor, Derek Dixon, claiming sexual harassment and assault.
The billionaire screenwriter and producer is being sued by the actor who is accusing Perry of creating "a coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic" while filming The Oval and Ruthless .
Dixon starred in Perry's shows as the character Dale and claims he was forced to exit The Oval midway through its sixth season and is now seeking $260 million in damages.
According to legal filings, Dixon alleges Perry used his power and influence to initiate unwanted advances.
It escalated into sexual harassment, physical assault, and professional retaliation after Dixon declined to reciprocate.
Perry's camp has fired back calling the claim a scam.
"This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam.
But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail," a statement from Perry's attorney, Matthew Boyd reads.
Today's holidays: International Sushi Day, National Go Fishing Day, International Picnic Day, National Cherry Tart Day, National Splurge Day.
In today's birthday news: Sir Paul McCartney 83, actress Carol Kane 73, actress Isabella Rossellini 73, singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne 52, country singer Blake Shelton 49, actress Willa Holland 34.