Anne Burrell's death under investigation as possible drug overdose
Share and Follow

New details of Food Network star Anne Burrell’s shocking passing have emerged.

Reportedly, the New York Police Department is looking into Burrell’s unexpected passing as a potential drug overdose, as per a document examined by The New York Times on Friday.

As mentioned in the internal document, Burrell was found “unconscious and unresponsive in the shower with about (100) different pills around her.”


Anne Burrell wearing green.
The New York Police Department is reportedly investigating Burrell’s sudden death as a possible drug overdose. Getty Images for DuJour

Furthermore, a representative from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner validated on Friday that the autopsy on Burrell had been finalized; however, conclusions related to the reason and circumstances of her death were still awaiting confirmation.

On Thursday, as the NYPD continued to investigate Burrell’s sudden and unexplained death, sources told The Post that the Food Network host’s body had been discovered next to dozens of pills inside her Brooklyn home.

Burrell, who was perhaps most popular for hosting the Food Network shows “Worst Cooks in America” and “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,” passed away on Tuesday, June 17, at the age of 55.

Her loved ones were the first to confirm the shocking news in a statement that afternoon.

“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend – her smile lit up every room she entered,” Burrell’s family said.

“Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,” they added. “Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”

The Food Network also paid tribute to Burrell in a statement to The Post following the news of her death.

“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,” a rep for the network said.

“Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss,” they added.

Although Burrell’s cause of death is still pending, the NYPD confirmed that she was found “unconscious and unresponsive” and pronounced dead at the scene.

Shortly after, a spokesperson for the New York City Fire Department said that a 911 caller claimed Burrell had suffered a “cardiac arrest” and she was “dead on arrival” to the hospital.

Law enforcement sources later revealed that Burrell’s husband, Stuart Claxton, found the beloved celebrity chef unconscious on the floor of their shower “between six and seven hours” after he had last seen her alive.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Video shows anti-ICE agitator berating Christians in Minnesota church service

Controversial Clash: Anti-ICE Activist Confronts Congregation at Minnesota Church Service

A disruptive scene unfolded at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, as…
Dear Abby: I am worried about my retired, tech-addicted parents

Help! My Retired Parents Are Glued to Their Screens – How to Break the Tech Addiction

DEAR ABBY: Recently, my daughter and I enjoyed a three-month stay with…
Minnesota police chiefs allege some ICE agents racially profiled US citizens, including off-duty officers

Minnesota Police Chiefs Expose Racial Profiling by ICE: US Citizens & Off-Duty Officers Targeted

On Tuesday, a coalition of Minnesota law enforcement leaders voiced concerns that…
Melissa Gilbert in 'a nightmare' following arrest of Timothy Busfield

Melissa Gilbert Faces Turmoil After Timothy Busfield’s Arrest

Melissa Gilbert is grappling with what she describes as a ‘nightmare’ due…
Stream It Or Skip It? 

Should You Hit Play or Pass? Your Ultimate Streaming Decision Guide

Twinless (now available for streaming on Hulu) is a captivating and thought-provoking…
FILE - Jazz Watts, a resident of Sapelo Island, wears a hat that reads

Georgia Island Descendants Battle for Heritage: Voters Decide Fate of Historic Slave Ancestral Homes

Residents of a coastal Georgia county are heading to the polls on…
Deputies: Florida man shoots, kills 3 tourists outside home near Disney World

Tragic Encounter: Florida Man Fatally Shoots 3 Tourists Near Disney World

A tragic incident has unfolded in a neighborhood near Walt Disney World,…
Alexander Skarsgard sets record straight on his sexuality

Alexander Skarsgard Clarifies Speculation Regarding His Sexuality

Alexander Skarsgård has addressed ongoing rumors about his sexual orientation while clarifying…