Anne Burrell’s death is being investigated by the New York City Police Department as a possible drug overdose, the New York Times reported on Friday.
The news comes after sources exclusively confirmed to The Post that the Food Network star was surrounded by “approximately (100) assorted pills” when she was found unresponsive by her husband, Stuart Claxton, on Tuesday morning.
Burrell was pronounced “DOA [dead on arrival]” by first responders on the scene who showed up after Claxton placed a 911 call.
Sources previously told TMZ that Claxton was instructed by 911 dispatch to perform CPR on Claxton’s body, but it was already cold by that point.
The New York City medical examiner’s office alleges that an autopsy for Burrell has been completed, but the results regarding the cause and manner of the “Worst Cooks in America” star’s death are still pending, per the New York Times.
Claxton, who wed Burrell in 2021, had last seen his wife alive at around 1 a.m. early Tuesday before discovering her body around 7:50 a.m. in the shower of their Brooklyn, NY home.
As we previously reported, a rep for the New York City Fire Department spokesperson told us that Burrell had gone into “cardiac arrest.”
The “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef” alum spent her final night alive attending an improv show at The Second City New York in Brooklyn on Monday.
“Anne brought joy, boldness, and an unwavering ‘yes, and’ spirit. Her enthusiasm was contagious, her presence unforgettable. Our thoughts go out to Anne’s family and loved ones,” a spokesperson for the event center told Page Six.
The “Beat Bobby Flay” star’s family confirmed her death in a statement, remembering her as a “beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend.”
“Her smile lit up every room she entered,” the family shared in a statement obtained by Page Six.
“Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”
Burrell is survived by her husband and his son, Javier.
