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Probe of Anne Burrell’s Death Continues as Food Network Prepares Tribute and Final Season

With toxicology results pending, Food Network stages a tribute block June 25 ahead of her final season’s July 28 premiere

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Anne Burrell attends as City Harvest Presents The 2025 Gala: Carnaval on April 22, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • Anne Burrell was found dead June 17 in her Brooklyn home and investigators are examining the possibility of a drug overdose
  • The New York City medical examiner has completed an autopsy and is awaiting toxicology findings to determine the official cause of death
  • Food Network will honor Burrell with a curated lineup of encore episodes on Wednesday, June 25, celebrating her work as chef, competitor and mentor
  • Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible, Burrell’s final season co-hosted with Gabe Bertaccini, debuts Monday, July 28, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
  • Hours before her death, Burrell performed in an improv comedy show, reflecting her recent pursuit of acting alongside her culinary career