The well-known chef died by suicide at age 55 on June 17 at her home in Brooklyn. The medical examiner confirmed her death was caused by “acute intoxication” from a mix of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine.
She was found in the shower that morning. An internal NYPD report stated she was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive” with “approximately 100 assorted pills” nearby.
Emergency responders arrived but were unable to revive her, a police spokesperson told PEOPLE. The FDNY’s 911 report noted the caller believed she might have suffered cardiac arrest.
The New York Post first reported the findings, and officials later confirmed the details. Authorities said the scene was consistent with a self-inflicted overdose.
Her death shocked fans and the culinary world, where she was widely recognized as a 55-year-old Food Network star.
