Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell Found Dead in Brooklyn Home Amid Pill Discovery — Investigation Underway

Renowned celebrity chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell was tragically found dead in her Brooklyn home early Tuesday morning, sources confirmed to The Post. She was 55.

Burrell’s body was discovered unresponsive in the shower just before 8 a.m. by her husband, Stuart Claxton, who immediately called 911. Paramedics arrived at the scene but were unable to revive her.

According to law enforcement sources, dozens of prescription pills were found near Burrell’s body, prompting further investigation into the circumstances of her untimely death. However, officials stressed that it is too early to determine whether the medications played a role.

The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released an official cause of death, but preliminary reports suggest she may have suffered cardiac arrest.

Just hours before her passing, Burrell was seen performing an improv set at a local Brooklyn venue. Witnesses described her as being “in great spirits” and energetic, with no visible signs of distress. She was last seen around 1 a.m.

Burrell was widely beloved as the spirited host of Worst Cooks in America and had built a devoted following with her bold personality and culinary expertise. Her sudden death has shocked fans and colleagues across the culinary world.

Investigations remain ongoing, with authorities awaiting toxicology results to determine whether foul play, accidental overdose, or natural causes may have contributed to her death. Claxton is said to be cooperating fully with investigators.

The Food Network has yet to release an official statement.