Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies by Suicide at 55
Celebrity chef and TV personality Anne Burrell has died by suicide at the age of 55, according to authorities in New York City. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Burrell’s cause of death was acute intoxication due to medications and alcohol.
Burrell, a beloved fixture on the Food Network, was found unconscious and unresponsive at her home in Brooklyn last month. Emergency services responded and pronounced her deceased at the scene.
The Food Network has released a statement expressing their condolences to Burrell’s family, friends, and fans, describing her as a “remarkable person” and “culinary talent.” Her family said that her “light radiated far beyond those she knew,” leaving a lasting impact on millions worldwide.
Burrell had a successful career in television personality and chef, appearing in numerous Food Network series, including “Worst Cooks in America” and “Iron Chef America.”
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/24/entertainment/anne-burrell-death-suicide