Overview

• Burrell’s husband found her cold and unresponsive in the shower at their Brooklyn home on June 17 and called 911 immediately.
• A 911 caller reported she went into cardiac arrest before emergency responders arrived, and officers pronounced her dead at the scene.
• Investigators uncovered dozens of unidentified pills next to her body but say it is too early to determine their significance in her death.
• The New York City medical examiner is awaiting toxicology results before establishing an official cause.
• Food Network colleagues and chefs have paid tribute to her vibrant spirit and lasting impact on the culinary world.