Burrell's death was described as "acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine,” according to the New York City medical examiner's office.

Food Network honored Anne Burrell on Monday, July 28, with a tribute during the premiere of her final season as a mentor in Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible.

“It was her baby. She wasn’t there for the paycheck,” Bertaccini said.