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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anne Burrell's cause of death revealed: Food Network star died by suicide
Food Network icon Anne Burrell, the spiky-haired powerhouse behind Worst Cooks in America died by suicide. The New York City medical examiner determined the cause of death, as cited by reports, to be acute intoxication caused due to a combination of diphenhydramine, cetirizine, ethanol, and amphetamine—essentially antihistamines, alcohol, and ADHD meds. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On June 17, Burrell was found unresponsive in the shower of her Brooklyn home. A 911 caller initially reported what looked like a cardiac arrest, and EMS arrived to pronounce her dead on the scene. Dozens of pills were found nearby. Just a day earlier, she had performed in an improv show at Second City New York, completely in high spirits, according to sources as cited by reports. Friends said she was 'typical fun, outgoing Anne,' and shock rippled through her inner circle when the news broke. Anne had built a two-decade-plus legacy on television. She began her career cooking in top New York restaurants and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. She made her TV debut as a sous-chef to Mario Batali on Iron Chef America, then went on to host popular shows like Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Chef Wanted, Chopped, and of course Worst Cooks in America, where she taught kitchen novices how to cook like pros across 27 seasons. She also authored two cookbooks—Cook Like a Rock Star and Own Your Kitchen—both landing on bestseller lists. Fans knew her for her energetic, down-to-earth teaching style that made home cooking feel accessible, even fun. When news of her passing emerged, colleagues and fans around the world poured out heartfelt tributes. The Food Network released a statement calling her 'a remarkable person and culinary talent' who brought joy, learning, and realness to screens and studios. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Burrell is survived by her husband Stuart Claxton, stepson Javier, her mother Marlene, and siblings Jane and Ben. Her final season of Worst Cooks in America is set to air posthumously on July 28, 2025. Disclaimer: The information regarding Anne Burrell's cause of death is based on official reports from the medical examiner and credible news sources. This article discusses suicide as determined by those findings. If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, consider using the helpline numbers. Tele MANAS is a comprehensive mental health care service provided by the Indian government. Toll free numbers: 14416, 18008914416
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Food Network chef Anne Burrell died by suicide after mixing alcohol with prescription drugs; was found unresponsive in her bathroom: Report
Food Network chef Anne Burrell, who was found unresponsive at her Brooklyn home on June 17, reportedly died by suicide. According to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's report obtained by TMZ, she consumed a lethal mix of alcohol and prescription drugs that ultimately led to her death. The news has left fans and the culinary industry in shock. While the substances found in her system are typically prescription-based, it's strongly advised not to mix them due to their potentially dangerous, unpredictable effects. The 55-year-old's sudden exit from Worst Cooks in America had already raised concern, with fans questioning her abrupt removal. Also read: Anne Burrell, Food Network chef, found dead at 55 after sudden exit from Worst Cooks in America On June 17, the fire department rushed to Anne's home after a 911 call reported cardiac arrest. Her body was found 'unresponsive' lying on the bathroom floor. Paramedics tried to revive her, but she was pronounced dead on the spot. What shocked fans even more was that just five days earlier, the chef had shared a life update on social media, smiling and strolling through NYC. According to the official report, Anne had taken diphenhydramine and cetirizine (both allergy meds), ethanol (alcohol), and amphetamine, a stimulant usually prescribed for ADHD. Experts say each of these, taken alone and in the right dose, is generally safe. But mixed together, especially with alcohol, they can turn unpredictable and fatal. Anne's death was first confirmed by her family and rep, who called her 'a beloved wife, daughter, sister, stepmom, and friend,' and said her smile lit up every room she walked into, that her warmth and spirit won't be forgotten. Anne was married to Stuart Claxton (a Univision ad executive she married in 2021). She used to live with her step-son Javier, her mother, Marlene, her sister Jane, Jane's kids Isabella, Amelia, and Nicolas, and her brother Ben. Also read: Hulk Hogan Death Live Updates: Jake Paul, Varun Dhawan, JD Vance, Kane, Triple H, Donald Trump mourn demise of WWE legend Anne rose to fame as a sous-chef on Iron Chef America, following which she signed up for her own show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, which ran for nine seasons. Born in Cazenovia, New York, in 1969, Anne, who grew up watching her mother cook and was heavily influenced by Julia Child, pursued her passion in cooking and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996 and then flew to Italy to master European cuisine. In her career, she hosted and appeared on multiple cooking shows including Chopped, Chef Wanted, Food Network Star, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Beat Bobby Flay. But she's best known for Worst Cooks in America, where she coached clueless home cooks with her signature style for 27 seasons. Her final TV appearance will air on July 28 with the newest season of Worst Cooks in America on Food Network, streaming the next day on HBO Max.
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Food Network star Anne Burrell's cause of death revealed
Celebrity chef Anne Burrell's cause of death has been revealed. The US TV star, who passed away at 55 on June 17 at her Brooklyn home, died by suicide, The Post can confirm. Burrell's cause of death was determined by the New York City medical examiner's office. The Post has reached out to Burrell's rep for comment. Burrell's family revealed the news of her death in a statement to People last month. 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' her loved ones said at the time. '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 New York City Police Department shared that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' and pronounced dead at the scene. Officers said that EMS 'responded and pronounced her deceased on scene,' noting that the 911 call was originally for a reported cardiac arrest. TMZ that Burrell's husband, Stuart Claxton, found her unresponsive on the shower floor just hours after he had last seen her alive. The day before Burrell's shocking death, the cook performed an improv show at the Second City New York in Brooklyn. 'Everyone said she was so great last night and so happy,' a source shared with People. A second insider who was with Burrell that night said she 'was in great spirits.' 'Typical fun, outgoing Anne, having a blast,' they noted, adding that everyone was 'shocked and confused' over her death. Burrell had previously hosted 27 seasons of 'Worst Cooks in America.' The Food Network series followed amateur cooks attempting to transform their kitchen skills, which Burrell was a part of from its launch in 2010 to 2024. '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,' a representative for the network told The Post after the star's death. During her career, Burrell published two cookbooks: the first in 2011 titled Cook Like a Rock Star, which became a New York Times bestseller. In 2013, her second cookbook, Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower, hit shelves. Burrell graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996 and began working at several New York City hot spots, including Felidia and Savoy in Soho. The kitchen connoisseur also starred as a sous chef on Iron Chef America and appeared on Chef Wanted and Chopped. She wound up landing her own show, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, in 2008. The series ran for nine seasons and garnered two Emmy nominations in 2011. Off-camera, Burrell tied the knot in 2021 with Claxton after meeting on Bumble in 2018. 'Once you get to be a woman of 50 years old, you don't really think that marriage is going to be on the plate for you,' Burrell told People in 2020. 'I was always really focused on my career and marriage was never a huge thing in my life that I was looking for. Then when I met Stuart, my opinion about all that changed.' In 2023, Claxton opened up about their marriage, saying, 'It's been wonderful, to say the least. Anne and I hadn't lived together before we moved in and got married, so it's been a whole adventure, but very lovely at the same time.' Burrell's final social media post came just five days before her passing. 'I ran into [the Green Lady of Brooklyn] in my neighbourhood today!' she wrote June 12 beneath a snapshot with iconic New Yorker Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal. 'I'm not going to lie – I have been keeping an eye out for her.' 'I may or may not have followed her down the street for a minute,' Burrell continued. 'She is just lovely!!!' Rosenthal, 84, who is known for wearing the colour green for over 20 years, responded to the Food Network star's post, saying that it 'was so much fun meeting' Burrell. The celebrity chef is survived by Claxton, his son, Javier, her mother, Marlene, her sister, Jane, and her brother, Ben.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anne Burrell's Cause of Death Ruled a Suicide 5 Weeks After Food Network Star Died at 55
The chef died on the morning of Tuesday, June 17 at her home in Brooklyn, New York Anne Burrell cause of death has been revealed five weeks after the celebrity chef died at 55. Burrell died by suicide, PEOPLE can confirm. Her cause of death is specified as "acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine," and was determined by the New York City medical examiner's office. Diphenhydramine and cetirizine are antihistamines, ethanol is a compound found in alcohol and amphetamine is commonly used to treat ADHD. Her family declined PEOPLE's request to comment. Reps for the star announced Burrell's death in a release obtained by PEOPLE on Tuesday, June 17. "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered," her family said in a statement. The statement continued, "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 star was 'discovered in the shower unconscious and unresponsive surrounded by approximately (100) assorted pills,' The New York Times reported Friday, June 20, citing an internal New York Police Department document viewed by the outlet. A spokesperson for the NYPD told PEOPLE on June 18, the day after Burrell's death, that the Worst Cooks in America host was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' at the scene. EMS "responded and pronounced her deceased on scene," police said. According to a 911 call report provided to PEOPLE by the New York City Fire Department, a person called in at 7:50 a.m. local time, concerned that she had suffered cardiac arrest. A fan-favorite on the Food Network, Burrell was best known as the longtime host of Worst Cooks in America, where her passion for food and mentorship turned disastrous kitchen hopefuls into capable cooks. Born on Sept. 21, 1969, in Cazenovia, New York, Burrell discovered her love for cooking early, inspired by her mother's home-cooked meals and television icon, Julia Child. She studied English and Communication at Canisius College in Buffalo before pursuing a culinary career at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, where she graduated in 1996. In the early 2000s, Burrell transitioned into teaching at the Institute of Culinary Education and eventually made her way to television. Food Network audiences first met Burrell as a sous chef on Iron Chef America. Her charisma and culinary chops led to her own Emmy-nominated show, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, which premiered in 2008 and ran for nine seasons. From there, Burrell became Food Network staple, also appearing on Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star, and most recently, the competition series House of Knives, which just premiered in March 2025. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Burrell authored two cookbooks: 2011's Cook Like a Rock Star, which made her a New York Times bestseller, and Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower in 2013. Burrell and husband Stuart Claxton met on Bumble in 2018 before getting married three years later on Oct. 16, 2021. The night before she died, on June 16, Burrell closed out her Second City 'Improv for Actors' course with a final performance in Brooklyn. 'She was having the best night,' actress Jane Margolis, a member of Burrell's improv troupe, told PEOPLE in the July 7 issue. 'She'd come up with these one-liners out of the blue that were just hysterical. She really was so into it.' She is survived by Claxton and his son, Javier, as well as her mother, Marlene, and sister, Jane, her children Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas, and her brother Ben. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at 24/7. Read the original article on People
Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Anne Burrell's cause of death ruled a suicide
Advertisement The police were investigating her death as a possible drug overdose, according to an internal document viewed by the New York Times that said she was 'discovered in the shower unconscious and unresponsive surrounded by approximately (100) assorted pills.' Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up As a mentor to rookie cooks on the show she hosted, 'Worst Cooks in America,' Burrell shared her exacting culinary techniques - and her exuberant personality. She got her start on the network as a sous chef on 'Iron Chef America' and went on in 2008 to host her own show, 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,' which ran for nine seasons. Over the decades, she appeared on a slew of shows including 'Chef Wanted,' 'Chopped' and 'Food Network Star.' Most recently, she appeared on the competitive cooking show 'House of Knives,' which debuted in March. Advertisement According to news reports, Burrell had recently taken up comedy improv. The night before she died, according to reports, she had performed at the Second City New York in Brooklyn alongside fellow students of its classes. Following her death, her family released a statement calling her 'a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend.' 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal,' it read. Burrell was born in New York and trained at the Culinary Institute of America and the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. She worked at New York's Felidia restaurant, under the famed chef Lidia Bastianich, and got her start as a TV personality as a sous chef to Mario Batali on the 'Iron Chef' competition. (Batali was later accused of sexual harassment, and he and his former partner Joe Bastianich agreed in 2021 to pay a total of $600,000 to at least 20 women and men who said they were sexually harassed while they worked at Manhattan restaurants owned by the Batali-Bastianich group.) In 2021, she married Stuart Claxton, a marketing executive. Other survivors include her mother; a sister; and a stepson. In her 2013 cookbook, 'Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire & Empower,' Burrell wrote that she considered herself a cook at heart more than a TV personality. 'It doesn't matter how many shows I have or how many books I write, cooking is in my soul and if the shows and all the celebrity stuff disappeared tomorrow, I'd go right back into the kitchen and pick up my wooden spoon and start cooking,' she wrote. 'It's just who I am.' Advertisement
