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Anne Burrell’s Death Probed After Pills Discovered in Brooklyn Home

Authorities await autopsy to determine whether the pills discovered at the scene contributed to the cardiac arrest reported in the collapse of the 55-year-old chef.

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Overview

  • Chef Anne Burrell was found unresponsive by her husband, Stuart Claxton, in their Brooklyn home on June 17 and was pronounced dead at the scene after FDNY responders reported a cardiac arrest.
  • Law enforcement sources report that dozens of pills were discovered near her body, but the medical examiner has yet to determine their role in her sudden death pending toxicology results.
  • Food Network colleagues including Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray and Duff Goldman have shared tributes praising her vibrant personality and teaching style.
  • Burrell became a household name through her roles on Worst Cooks in America and Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, building a 20-year career as a mentor and host.
  • The NYPD and medical examiner’s office continue to investigate her sudden passing, with toxicology findings and an official cause of death expected soon.