Popular Food Network star and celebrity chef Anne Burrell’s death has been ruled a suicide, according to authorities.
The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN on Thursday that Burrell’s passing was a result of suicide, with acute intoxication determined as the cause.
Burrell, a chef and beloved fixture on the Food Network, died last month at her home in New York. She was 55.
A representative from the New York Police Department informed CNN that officers were dispatched to Burrell’s Brooklyn residence, where they found a 55-year-old woman who was unconscious and unresponsive.
“EMS responded and pronounced the female deceased at the scene,” police said.
In a statement released by the Food Network during that period, Burrell’s family expressed that her “brightness extended well beyond her acquaintances, influencing millions globally.”
“Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal,” their statement added.
A Food Network spokesperson added: “Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent â teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring.”
Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.”
Burrell had a storied history as a television personality and chef but was best known as one of the Food Network’s most popular stars, appearing in several of the network’s series including “Worst Cooks in America,” “Iron Chef America,” “Chef Wanted with Anne Burell” and “The Best Thing I Ever Ate,” among many others, over the years.
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