Food Network Star Anne Burrell's Cause Of Death Revealed
The 55-year-old died on June 17 by suicide, the New York City medical examiner's office said in a statement to HuffPost on Thursday following an autopsy investigation.
The co-host of Worst Cooks in America died from 'acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine,' the office said.
Paramedics were called to Burrell's Brooklyn home on the morning of June 17 after she was found unresponsive, and she was declared dead at the scene. The 911 caller reported that she had gone into cardiac arrest, TMZ previously reported.
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Burrell's family released a statement at the time of her death that described her as a light that touched millions.
'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' they said. 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.'
The Food Network also memorialized her as a gift to the culinary world.
'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.
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Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, her stepson, Javier, her mother, Marlene, and two siblings, People reported.
Burrell had served as the original host and judge of Worst Cooks in America since its inception in 2010, but she had been absent from the program for a few months before her death. When fans on social media asked why she wasn't on the show back in January, she replied that she didn't know and said she hoped to return, according to Page Six.
Her final appearance on Worst Cooks will premiere on the Food Network on Monday, July 28.
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