Stuart Claxton is the husband of recently deceased celebrity chef Anne Burrell, find out more about him and their relationship below
The couple seemingly shared almost four years of marriage prior to her untimely death at age 55 on June 17.
An official cause of death for Anne Burrell has not been released yet and is pending an autopsy with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Who is Stuart Claxton, husband of celebrity chef Anne Burrell, bio, age, wife, children, job and net worth
Burrell is survived by her husband Stuart Claxton, who she married in a ceremony in Cazenovia on October 16, 2021 and also surviving are son, Javier, as well as her mother, Marlene, and sister, Jane, her children Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas, and her brother Ben.
I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Anne Burrell.
Anne wasn’t just a fiery chef. She was a radiant spirit who lit up every room she entered. From the very beginning on Worst Cooks in America, our friendly rivalry was fueled by mutual respect: I’d risk… pic.twitter.com/3UG7rOgIPn
— Robert Irvine (@RobertIrvine) June 17, 2025
Stuart Claxton biography and age
Stuart Claxton is a British marketing professional and the widower of Food Network star Anne Burrell. Claxton entered the public spotlight following his relationship with Burrell, which reportedly began back in 2018. While there are not details about his exact birthdate publicly available, he is likely aged between 50-60 years while his wife Anne passed away at the age of 55.
Education
Stuart Claxton graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and philosophy from Swansea University in 1993. After over a decade, Claxton furthered his education in 2008 with a master’s degree in media management from the University of Stirling.
Profession and career
Very sad news. Local girl made good. Deepest condolences to her husband, Stuart; her father, Steve; and the entire Burrell family. Anne had a huge heart and was beloved here in her hometown. pic.twitter.com/lTJxxdRH5D
— Timothy Shea (@TheReckoningTNT) June 17, 2025
Stuart Claxton works professionally in marketing and communications, having built a solid career over the years. He has previously worked at Guinness World Records for nearly 13 years, following which he worked for TIME, Univision, and most recently, as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at NextUp.
Relationship and marriage
Stuart Claxton and Anne Burell first met each other on a dating app back in 2018, and eventually began dating. After dating for several years, Claxton proposed to her in April 2020 while isolating in Cazenovia, New York during the pandemic.
Back then, Burrell shared how the proposal was very emotional and unexpected, and involved her mother and a heartfelt playlist moment. The couple eventually got married on October 16, 2021, in fall ceremony in her hometown. At the wedding, Burrell arrived in a horse-drawn carriage and wore a Carolina Herrera gown, while Claxton wore a Ralph Lauren tux and orange Nike high-tops, with his son Javier as best man.
Children
Stuart Claxton and Anne Burrell have no children together, but Claxton has a teenage son named Javier from a previous marriage.
The Food Network star married her husband, Stuart Claxton, in October 2021, and became a stepmom to his son, Javier who was born on 2005.
When Burrell and Stuart whom she met in 2018 on the dating app Bumble tied the knot, Javier stood by his father’s side as his best man,
Net Worth
Stuart Claxton and Anne Burrell together had an estimated net worth of around $5 million with Anne alone worth $4 millon.