Food Network star Anne Burrell’s shock -dead under police investigation for possible overdose of drugs

The death of a beloved chef is chef Investigated as a possible overdose of drugs After she was discovered on the floor of her bathroom surrounded by 100 pills.

Anne Burrell, 55, who organized secrets from a restaurant chef and co-organized worst chefs in America, was found dead on Tuesday in her apartment in Brooklyn.

The Food Network star has been found ‘In the shower unconscious and not -response surrounded by approximately (100) various pills’, according to NYPD documents seen by The New York Times.

Medical emergency aids responded to the house she shared with her husband Stuart Kaxton, but she was declared dead on the spot.

A spokeswoman for the city’s medical investigator confirmed that Burrell’s autopsy was completed, but the findings about the exact cause of her death are still being treated.

Kaxton reportedly his wife saw the night alive for the last time at about 1 hour Prior to discovered her in their bathroom in unconscious between six and seven hours later.

Earlier this week it was reported that EMS -Manningen had tried CPR on Burrell but could not resuscitate her.

Her family said in a statement: “Anne was a beloved woman, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend – her smile enlightened every room she entered.

“Anne’s light shone far beyond those she knew and hit millions around the world. Although she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit and boundless love remain eternal. ‘

A spokesperson for the food network added: ‘Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always the importance of eating in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring.

“Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans in this time of a huge loss.”

Only a few hours before her passing Burrell Had an improvisation show performed in a comedy club in BrooklynAfter taking lessons in the training center of the location.

In a podcast earlier this year she spoke Tori Spelling when following the lessons and how she intended to broaden her horizon.

She said: ‘I just started taking acting lessons. I started yesterday, actually … it’s like an improvisation for the class of actors.

“I got there and it’s like eight people in the classroom. I am the oldest. Every other person has such as: “Oh, I have a master’s in theater.”

Burrell showed her self -consciousness and a sense of humor that her fans were familiar with when she joked about the age gap between she and her fellow students.

She said: “I am something like:” Okay, I have never followed an acting lesson. I don’t know, this is new to me. “

‘I wonder if these delicious and super talented children are looking at me and they are:’ What does this old lady do here? ” ‘

The television personality had taken a break from her show in the worst chefs in America for season 28, who surprised many fans and spelling, 52, asked at the time what led her to that decision.

Burrell replied: ‘I can cook, yes, I can do TV, but also, something else? I have more to do in my life, I feel like. ‘

She also admitted that she just ‘immersed my toe’ when it came to the pivot to act.

Burrell explained: ‘I feel very enthusiastic about it. I also have a few other things that I am working on, which I am not yet ready to share. Hopefully exciting [are] Things are coming. ‘

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Mail in April, she spoke animated about how much she enjoyed the married life, claiming that it was so easy that they felt that they were still in the honeymoon, and also made jokes about plans to shine Meghan MarkleS Netflix Show.

“October will take four years,” she said at the Stadsogtgala. ‘It seems that it is four minutes ago. I don’t know if it’s a honeymoon [phase]But I feel that it has settled in married days of life that I really like. ‘

She also revealed how she would make scones for her husband while she discussed Markle’s show.

‘Of course, of course. I would go to the opening of an envelope. Why not cook with Meghan? “She laughed after she was asked if she would like to become a guest.

Gigi Hadid, who appeared famous in the Cooking Competition series Beat Bobby Flay with Burrell, led the celebrities who expressed their heartache about the death of Burrell.

‘I am deeply sadded Hear the loss of the big Anne Burrell‘The super model, 30, started.

Hadid contained a photo of itself and Burrell of their time filming Beat Bobby Flay in 2023.

‘As an old fan it was to share this day with her a dream come true. Vesta Bobby. Hang. Eat, “she remembered.

“I wish we could have done it again. She was great. Rest in peace legend. ‘

Chef Carla Hall, who previously appeared on the top chef of Food Network, called Burrell and ‘incredible cook and teacher’.

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy Star Carson Kressley, who was a good friend of Burrell, revealed that he spoke with her just a few days before her death.

He also shared a message on his own Instagram page with a photo of him and Burrell.

‘Rest easy, chef Anne. I am so blessed that I could work with you, learn from you, smile with you.

“So many memories – on the screen and out – I cherish this photo of us that leads our best life, as the children say,” wrote Kressley.

‘It’s one of my favorite memories – just swimming in the ocean after a great lunch. Good food, good friends and lots of love and laughter everywhere.

‘That’s what I want for your wish where you are now. I see you again one day, best friend. ‘

To conclude the tribute, Kressley revealed that “Anne loved us from us, so I know she would be happy that I chose it.”

The TV chef – who became synonymous with her characteristic spiky platinum – hair – is survived by the husband, who she married in October 2021 during a ceremony and reception with autumn theme in her hometown of Cazenovia, New York.

She is also survived by her mother Marlene and sister Jane and her children Isabella, Amelia and Nicolas and her brother Ben.

Anne developed a passion for cooking at a young age, inspired by the home-made meals of her mother and by watching food icon Julia-Kind on television.

After obtaining a diploma in English and communication at the Canisius College in Buffalo in 1991, she followed her culinary dreams and registered with the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, which graduated in 1996.

She worked at a whole series of hotspots in New York City, including Felidia and Savoy in Soho, where she sharpened her craft in Mediterranean cuisine.

She was later put into the spotlight and it became best known as the old host of worst chefs in America.

The show, which ran 28 seasons, saw the celebrated chef mentor amateur chefs in an attempt to transform them from rookies to kitchen experts.

Elsewhere she appeared on Chef Wanted, Chopped, Food Network Star and recently, Competition Series House of Knives – which premiered in March of this year.

She also wrote two of her own cookbooks – Cook Like a Rock Star and owner of your kitchen: recipes to inspire and make empower.