Anne Burrell’s Death Being Investigated as Possible Drug Overdose
Food Network’s Anne Burrell Possible Drug Overdose?!?
Published June 20, 2025 6:21 PM PDT
Anne Burrell’s death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose. Law enforcement sources have confirmed to TMZ that the NYPD is looking into the possibility that the late Food Network star ingested a fatal amount of drugs.
TMZ broke the story that Anne’s husband, Stuart Claxton, found her unconscious early Tuesday morning, lying on the shower floor inside a bathroom in their Brooklyn home. Police also found a bunch of pills nearby.
According to sources, Anne’s husband last saw her alive around 1 AM the night before and then found her between six and seven hours later in the shower. He immediately called 911. The 911 operator advised Stuart to perform CPR, but Anne’s body was already cold, and it remains unclear if CPR was actually performed. Tragically, Anne was declared dead at the scene.
Anne, who hosted “Worst Cooks in America” on Food Network, was only 55 years old at the time of her passing. Her sudden death has shocked fans and colleagues alike.
The investigation into Anne Burrell’s possible drug overdose continues as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her untimely demise. Our thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult time.
