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Food Network star Anne Burrell died by suicide

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As a devoted admirer, I’m deeply saddened to share that, following official reports from the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, it appears that culinary icon Anne Burrell took her own life.

On Thursday morning, the primary medical examiner attributed the person’s death to an acute overdose resulting from the collective impact of diphenhydramine, alcohol (ethanol), cetirizine, and amphetamines.

On June 17, the renowned culinary personality and presenter of “Worst Cooks in America,” passed away at her residence in New York. She was 55 years old.

On June 25th, the Food Network paid tribute to Burrell’s memory by airing a special lineup of “Worst Cooks” episodes. Her swan song season of “Worst Cooks,” which she co-hosted with Gabe Bertaccini, is set to debut on July 28th.

Upon hearing about Burrell’s unexpected passing, her fellow actors and associates expressed their tributes through social media platforms.

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Anne Burrell, host of Food Network’s ‘Worst Cooks in America,’ has died. She was 55.

Tyler Florence, Burrell’s frequent partner on ‘Worst Cooks’, expressed on Instagram after her passing that she was a remarkably special individual who passionately shared her love of cooking with many. He felt fortunate to have been able to observe her talent closely. She was an exceptional chef, and through our interactions, we all gained valuable insights from each other.

In a casual and comprehensible rephrase: Burrell was well-known in New York City, and he frequently attended Rangers games, as Florence pointed out. During the filming of “Worst Cooks,” Burrell would dine with Florence’s family once a week, and they would often enjoy red wine together into the night if there were no work commitments the following day.

Anne sported a collection of star tattoos on her left arm. Inquiring about their significance, she replied that they symbolized her affection for the night sky and how fortunate she felt to be a star herself. Indeed, she was radiant. Tonight, there’s a new star shining bright in the sky – it’s you, Anne.

Bobby Flay, a renowned culinary colleague from Food Network, shared on Instagram an image of Burrell holding two adorable Maine Coon cats. He mentioned that it was actually Burrell who introduced him to this particular cat breed. Notably, Chef Flay’s beloved cat Nacho (who sadly passed away) is a Maine Coon and the driving force behind his own brand of cat food called “Made by Nacho.

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Flay stated that ‘Worst Cooks in America’ was the most entertaining television show, and all of us hosts (including myself) were essentially tagging along on Anne Burrell’s exciting journey.

Model Gigi Hadid, featured with Burrell on “Beat Bobby Flay” in 2020, similarly shared her sorrow on Instagram.

For years, I’ve been an admirer, and experiencing this day alongside her was like living a cherished dream. If only we could relive it. She was incredible. Farewell, Legend.

In this sentence, the people mentioned are regulars on Food Network who paid tribute to Burrell. These individuals include chefs Alex Guarnaschelli, Giada De Laurentiis, and Maneet Chauhan; co-hosts of “Worst Cooks,” Beau MacMillan, Robert Irvine, and Carla Hall; the winner of “The Next Food Network Star,” Aarti Sequeira; and the star of “Cake Boss,” Buddy Valastro.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Valastro expressed, “Anne, the fire and affection you had for food made every kitchen sparkle. You were an unstoppable spirit and a radiant soul. May you find eternal peace, dear Chef.

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2025-07-24 21:01

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