Food Network star Anne Burrell's cause of death is revealed five weeks after her shock passing at 55
On Thursday, People confirmed that the celebrity chef tragically died by suicide.
Her cause of death was determined as 'acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine' by the New York City medical examiner's office.
Per the outlet, 'diphenhydramine and cetirizine are antihistamines, ethanol is a compound found in alcohol and amphetamine is commonly used to treat ADHD.'
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