The late Food Network personality and celebrity chef suddenly died at the age of 55. As more details of her death come to light, get updates on what happened to Burrell. Anne Burrell was one of the few female celebrity chefs who paved the way for others in the culinary business.

What Is Food Network Star Anne Burrell’s Cause of Death? What We Know originally appeared on Parade. Anne Burrell is being remembered as one of the most celebrated celebrity chefs in America after her June 2025 death.

The New York City Police Department is investigating Burrell's death "as a possible drug overdose, according to an internal document," the Times wrote. That document says Burrell was “discovered in the shower unconscious and unresponsive surrounded by approximately (100) assorted pills," the Times wrote.