Anne Burrell's death under investigation as possible drug overdose: report
New details of Food Network star Anne Burrell's shocking passing have emerged.
The New York Police Department is reportedly investigating Burrell's sudden death as a possible drug overdose, according to a document viewed by The New York Times on Friday.
The internal document reportedly said that Burrell was 'discovered in the shower unconscious and unresponsive surrounded by approximately (100) assorted pills.'
The New York Police Department is reportedly investigating Burrell's sudden death as a possible drug overdose.
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A spokesperson for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner also confirmed on Friday that Burrell's autopsy had been completed, but any findings connected to the cause and manner of her death were still pending.
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.'
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