Anne Burrell Kept Journal Detailing Her Pain Before She Was Discovered Dead With 'Pills on the Floor'

Anne Burrell may have seemed like the life of the party, but the Food Network star was simply a pro at masking her secret pain.

The celebrity chef, 55, whose shocking death last June was ruled a suicide, reportedly detailed her dark thoughts in a journal found at the scene. Police also recovered a "suicidal note" nearby, according to a report.

The reality TV star was discovered by her husband, Stuart Claxton, at their Brooklyn home after he "noticed that the bed was made in their room, which is not normal." He found her in the bathroom "with a bunch of over-the-counter pills on the floor."

The Worst Cook's in America host's journal was left atop the couple's oddly neat bed on the morning of June 17, 2025.

Burrell's suicide came as a "total shock" to Claxton, who told police she had "never attempted suicide in the past" or even "talked about it" before ending her life.

The medical examiner confirmed a month later that she'd taken her own life by ingesting a toxic combination of ethanol, diphenhydramine, cetirizine and amphetamine.

While ethanol is a compound found in alcohol, diphenhydramine and cetirizine are both antihistamines and amphetamine is notably used to treat ADHD.

The Iron Chef America host was allegedly unhappy in her career and plagued by anxiety and self doubt, an insider told RadarOnline.com.

The source revealed she "talked about her job as a competitive cesspool" and had recently decided to take a break from reality television. She was even taking acting classes and had performed in an improv show hours before.

Burrell's family described her as "a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend" in a statement following the news of her passing.

"Her smile lit up every room she entered," it read. "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."

The culinary instructor known for her vibrant personality left behind an estate said to be valued at roughly $2 million.

She was married to Claxton, who has a son from a prior relationship, for less than four years. They first met on Bumble in 2018 and got engaged two years later.