Chef and popular Food Network television host Anne Burrell has died, the network and her family confirmed June 17. She was 55.

"We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning," the Food Network said in a statement to CBS News. "Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent — teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss."

On July 24, the New York City chief medical examiner's office said Burrell died by suicide.

She is survived by her husband of almost four years, Stuart Claxton, and his son, Javier Claxton, along with her mother, Marlene, and sister, Jane.

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