- Anthony Bourdain, 61, was found dead on Friday in an apparent suicide.
- People are devastated to hear about his death.
- From celebrities and chefs to everyday people, fans are sharing how Bourdain influenced them.
Anthony Bourdain, 61, was found dead on Friday in an apparent suicide, according to reports.
At the time, Bourdain was in France working on an episode of his CNN Show "Parts Unknown," in which he traveled the world to report on different foods and cultures. The chef and journalist was found unresponsive in his hotel room by his friend Eric Ripert, a French chef.
"It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," CNN said in a statement to INSIDER on Friday morning. "His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink, and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time."
People are devastated to hear about Bourdain's death and many are sharing how he influenced them.
Celebrity chefs shared that Bourdain's passion was inspirational.
—christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 8, 2018
—Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) June 8, 2018
—Adam Richman (@AdamRichman) June 8, 2018
Journalists, writers, and chefs who knew Bourdain personally are also speaking out and sharing their stories.
—Vera Papisova (@VeraPapisova) June 8, 2018
—Mackensy Lunsford (@mackensy) June 8, 2018
—Michael Ruhlman (@ruhlman) June 8, 2018
—John Hodgman (@hodgman) June 8, 2018
And Bourdain's fans have taken to Twitter to share how his legacy and "Parts Unknown" inspired a love of food, cooking, and travel.
—Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) June 8, 2018
—Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) June 8, 2018
—Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) June 8, 2018
—Valentin (@iamValC) June 8, 2018
—tiddy🍊🍊power (@dilleweed) June 8, 2018
—Riddle (@Ridd1e) June 8, 2018
Bourdain leaves behind his 11-year-old daughter, Ariane Bourdain and his girlfriend Asia Argento.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has had thoughts of harming themselves or taking their own life, get help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, as well as best practices for professionals and resources to aid in prevention and crisis situations.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or has had thoughts of harming themself or taking their own life, get help. In the US, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, as well as best practices for professionals and resources to aid in prevention and crisis situations. Help is also available through the Crisis Text Line — just text "HOME" to 741741. The International Association for Suicide Prevention offers resources for those outside the US.
