A newly released police report from the scene ofAnne Burrell’s death disclosed that paramedics did not attempt to revive her with Narcan.
According to TMZ, Burrell was already deceased when paramedics arrived at the scene. Naloxone, which is sold under the name Narcan, is a drug that can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose if administered in time.
Burrell’s husband, Stuart Claxton, discovered her lying face up on the shower floor in the bathroom of their home on June, 17, 2025. Burrell was pronounced dead by emergency responders shortly after Claxton found her body.
According to the police report, emergency responders found “numerous over-the-counter medications mixed in a bowl” near Burrell’s body. The NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Burrell’s cause of death as, “acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine and amphetamine.”
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, it was disclosed that a suicide note was also found in Burrell’s bedroom along with numerous journal entries.
Claxton reportedly told officers that his wife had, “never attempted suicide in the past,” had “never talked about it,” and hadn’t shown “any signs that she would do something like this.”
In a statement to Us Weekly after her death, Burrell’s family said, “Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered. 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 was best known for her culinary expertise and role as a mentor and host on the television series Worst Cooks in America. She also made appearances on Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and The Next Iron Chef.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, call or text 988 to connect to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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