RIP Anthony Bourdain
The suicide of Anthony Bourdain, the celebrity chef and television host has left not just the residents of Kaysersberg, a small village in the Alsace region of France, famous for its wine, local food and architecture, where he committed suicide, but also his millions of fans around the world saddened, shocked and puzzled that why he ended his life like that.
Anthony gained famed from CNN’s award winning series, “Parts Unknown,” Anthony Bourdain brought the world home to CNN viewers. Through the simple act of sharing meals, he showcased both the extraordinary diversity of cultures and cuisines from around the globe.
Anthony Bourdain's life in pictures https://t.co/0ZuvcQW60u pic.twitter.com/N9eGTY8jeT
— CNN International (@cnni) June 10, 2018
He was found hanging in his hotel room on Friday by his friend, chief and colleague Eric Ripert. They were staying at Le Chambard, a five-star hotel in a cozy, converted 18th-century mansion. Ripert, Bourdain and the crew of the CNN show had traveled early last week to the medieval village of Kayserberg in northeastern France to film an episode on Alsatian food.
The news of Anthony’s death has spurred an outpouring of tributes and messages by fans and foodies worldwide not just on social media but at the local town where tragedy occurred.
Former President Barack Obama recalled a meal he shared with Bourdain in Vietnam while Obama was on a trip through Asia in 2016 an encounter captured in a “Parts Unknown” episode that year.
“Low plastic stool, cheap but delicious noodles, cold Hanoi beer.” This is how I’ll remember Tony. He taught us about food — but more importantly, about its ability to bring us together. To make us a little less afraid of the unknown. We’ll miss him. pic.twitter.com/orEXIaEMZM
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 8, 2018
Anthony was my best friend. An exceptional human being, so inspiring & generous. One of the great storytellers who connected w so many. I pray he is at peace from the bottom of my heart. My love & prayers are also w his family, friends and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/LbIeZK14ia
— Eric Ripert (@ericripert) June 8, 2018
My heart breaks for Tony Bourdain. May he rest in peace now. He was a friend, a collaborator, and family. A huge personality, a giant talent, a unique voice, and deeply, deeply human. My heart goes out to his daughter and family, and his longtime partners and friends at ZPZ.
— Christiane Amanpour (@amanpour) June 8, 2018
Anthony was a major MeToo supporter. He strongly defended our rights; he spoke up publicly for us. He was that vital male partner. I am humbled and forever grateful that one of his last major projects was believing in and becoming EP of my recent CNN series on the lives of women.
— Christiane Amanpour (@amanpour) June 8, 2018
Stunned and saddened by the loss of Anthony Bourdain. He brought the world into our homes and inspired so many people to explore cultures and cities through their food. Remember that help is a phone call away US:1-800-273-TALK UK: 116 123
— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) June 8, 2018
Having trouble watching ‘Parts Unknown’ tonight.
Hard to see him but worse… hard to hear his voice.#AnthonyBourdain pic.twitter.com/IUliNh05ox
— Billy Baldwin (@BillyBaldwin) June 10, 2018
He was the man who used food as a passport to understand other cultures and also used his star power to back the #MeToo movement, in which his girlfriend Asia Argento, an Italian actress, was a central figure.
https://twitter.com/AsiaArgento/status/1005116310366269440
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News of Anthony Bourdain’s death shook people around the world. He was a gifted storyteller and chef touched who touched thousands of lives with his heartfelt stories he will be missed not just by the culinary circle but also by many all around the world for sure who watched his series regularly on TV.
Anthony Bourdain once quoted, “If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. Walk in someone else’s shoes or at least eat their food. It’s a plus for everybody.”
