Anne Burrell’s Death has been supposed to be investigated as a possible drug overdose.
According to a new report published by The New York Times On Friday, June 20, which cites an internal document seen by the start, the New York City Police Department is investigating whether a possible drug overdose caused Burrell’s death.
The famous chef was found dead In his Brooklyn house on Tuesday, June 17. According to the document seen by The New York TimesBurrell was “discovered in the unconscious and unanswered shower surrounded by approximately (100) pills.” His official death cause has not yet been confirmed.
The news of the death of the meal network was broken the same day, with a family that confirmed that Burrell went in a statement to Us Weekly.
According to reports, the new details of the circumstances surrounding the death of Anne Burrell have come to light. The Food Network Star, which died earlier this week at the age of 55, was allegedly found at his Brooklyn home with “Dozens of Pills”, according to a report on Thursday, June 19, published by the New York Post. More details (…)
“Anne was a beloved woman, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend, her smile lit up in all the rooms she entered,” the Burrell family told us in a statement at that time. “Anne’s light radiated far beyond those he knew, playing millions worldwide. Although he is no longer with us, his heat, spirit and boundless love remain eternal.”
A representative from New York City Police Department confirmed previously Us That Burrell had pronounced dead on the scene. Authorities had responded to a 911 call, during which they discovered that it was “unconscious and unanswered.”
Burrell is survived by her husband Stuart Claxton and little girl Javier, as well as her mother, Marleneand sister, Jane.
Anne Burrell.
(Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Riseny)After the news is broken Burrell’s death, The tributes flowed to the famous chef, as those who knew her, worked with her, or were fan of her, offered her condolences.
“We are deeply sad to share the news that the beloved chef, Anne Burrell, died this morning,” Food Network wrote in a statement on Tuesday. “Anne was a remarkable person and a culinary talent: teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in his life and the joy that can bring a delicious meal. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and fans of Anne during this time of tremendous loss.”
On June 17, 2025, the Community of the Food Network and beyond the death of the worst chefs in America, the Cohost Anne Burrell. His family confirmed his death at the age of 55 in statement to US Weekly. “Anne was a beloved woman, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend, her smile lit up in all rooms that (…)
Friend and fellow celebrity chef Ray rayThat he was a bridesmaid to the Burrell wedding, he was among those who paid a public tribute to Burrell.
Ray shared a statement On Wednesday, revealing the chef’s death has “truly shaken” and her husband, John Cusimano.
“I can’t believe it, a woman so strong, vibrant and without fear, so full of life and love, could disappear so soon,” wrote Ray, 56, through Instagram. “Anne was a rock star! I met it for several seasons of worse chefs in the food network and became much more than a colleague.”
She added: “I will miss their friendship deeply. Everyone who touched their life will miss it. By sending love to Stuart and all who knew and loved Anne. We lost some really special someone.”
