Anne Burrell Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Food Network chef Anne Burrell's recent death has been ruled a suicide by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Burrell, who was 55, was found to have ingested multiple substances. After the conclusion of an investigation, the medical examiner's office ruled the cause of death as "acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine and amphetamine." Burrell's death in her Brooklyn home, where she was discovered unresponsive, was first announced by her family on June 17. In a statement at the time, the family said: "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend - her smile lit up every room she entered. 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." Related Stories News Hulk Hogan, Pro Wrestler Who Became a Household Name, Dies at 71 News Michael Ochs, Pop Culture's Preeminent Photo Archivist, Dies at 82 She was survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, a Univision ad exec whom she married in October 2021 (Rachael Ray was a bridesmaid); her children, Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas; her stepson, Javier; her mother, Marlene; and her siblings, Jane and Ben. Burrell hosted 27 seasons of the Worst Cooks in America series. The Food Network show debuted in 2010, and she hosted alongside Beau MacMillan. Burrell also appeared on the Food Network in Chopped, Celebrity Food Fight, Cutthroat Kitchen, Cooks vs. Cons, Food Network Star, The Kitchen, Beat Bobby Flay, Wildcard Kitchen and House of Knives, on which she competed. A Food Network spokesperson paid tribute to Burrell on news of her death five weeks ago: "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." THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Live Feed 'Wednesday' Creators: "Nobody's Expectations for Season 2 Are Higher Than Ours" The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Jon Stewart Rips "Chilling Effect" Hitting Media: "What a F***ing Week" CBS News CBS News Names Tanya Simon Executive Producer of '60 Minutes' Ben Stiller Ben Stiller, Seth Rogen Teaming for Live Taping of 'Happy Sad Confused' Podcast united kingdom 'Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy' Sets Summer Airdate on ITV in the U.K. (Exclusive) Live Feed Colbert Teases Trump After Name Reportedly Listed in Epstein Files: "Mystery Man Known Only as Micropenis DJT" Live Feed 'Wednesday' Creators: "Nobody's Expectations for Season 2 Are Higher Than Ours" The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Jon Stewart Rips "Chilling Effect" Hitting Media: "What a F***ing Week" CBS News CBS News Names Tanya Simon Executive Producer of '60 Minutes' Ben Stiller Ben Stiller, Seth Rogen Teaming for Live Taping of 'Happy Sad Confused' Podcast united kingdom 'Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy' Sets Summer Airdate on ITV in the U.K. (Exclusive) Live Feed Colbert Teases Trump After Name Reportedly Listed in Epstein Files: "Mystery Man Known Only as Micropenis DJT"