'Food Network' Star Anne Burrell's Cause of Death Will Require Autopsy
The cause of death for Food Network star Anne Burrell will be determined by an autopsy.
News that the popular star had died unexpectedly broke on June 17, according to TMZ. However, the entertainment site did not provide a cause of death for Burrell.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine that, TMZ reported, although no indication that the death was not natural was given.
TMZ reported that the 55-year-old star was found unresponsive on the morning of June 17 at her Brooklyn, NY, home, and paramedics responded. However, they were not able to revive her.
The medical examiner "will conduct an autopsy to determine her cause of death," according to TMZ.
According to TMZ, Burrell was survived by "four children, her brother, her sister, her mother, and her husband."
Her fame grew on the Food Network, especially for her mentorship skills with upcoming chefs on shows like "Worst Cooks in America."
"Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered," her family said in a statement to People. "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."
According to People, Burrell was survived by her husband Stuart Claxton.
They married in 2021. He had a son Javier, and she had children, Isabella, Amelia, and Nicolas, People reported, adding that she is also survived by her mother, sister, and brother.
The death was unexpected as it wasn't publicly known that Burrell was sick.
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