CNN's Anthony Bourdain dead at 61
Source: CNN
New York (CNN)Anthony Bourdain, a gifted storyteller and writer who took CNN viewers around the world, has died. He was 61.
CNN confirmed Bourdain's death on Friday and said the cause of death was suicide.
"It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," the network said in a statement 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."
Bourdain was in France working on an upcoming episode of his award-winning CNN series. His close friend Eric Ripert, the French chef, found Bourdain unresponsive in his hotel room Friday morning.
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Docreed2003
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Baclava
(12,047 posts)WTF?
former9thward
(33,424 posts)A real tragedy, especially so young.
Baclava
(12,047 posts)He leaves behind an 11-year-old daughter, Ariane
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5821039/Anthony-Bourdain-died-suicide-age-61.html
Nitram
(27,749 posts)
PatrickforO
(15,426 posts)
mitch96
(15,805 posts)This is gonna effect her.. but how bad? Hope she does not blame her self...
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WhiteTara
(31,260 posts)both hung themselves in a week?
GeorgeGist
(25,570 posts)WhiteTara
(31,260 posts)who also hung himself in the same way? just kidding.
I doubt seriously that her suicide influenced his, but how sad and how strange.
JI7
(93,617 posts)i think he had a lot to do with the support for Obama in getting the Iran Nuclear Deal and how people viewed the country and it's people.
hlthe2b
(113,973 posts)I'm saddened--tremendously.
47of74
(18,470 posts)I was hopeful then that eventually the day would come that Iran would join the rest of the world in peace and Americans could travel there on tours of the country and have it seem no more dangerous than a trip to an European country. If that ever happened I'd go there.
Of course now with that orange fuck in office fat chance of that happening anytime soon.
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)with the Gautamauela and a handful of Pacific Islands looking for handouts.
It is like 200 to 6 against these warmongering regimes.
True Blue American
(18,579 posts)2 hanging suicides of Celebrites in the last week
Anthony had a great show about people all over the world.
Really sad.
steve2470
(37,481 posts)I would have never thought he would kill himself, but you never know. Just so sad, all my sympathies for his family 
tavernier
(14,443 posts)
berni_mccoy
(23,018 posts)This is so very sad.
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)So sad.
UnFettered
(79 posts)It’s very tragic when people think suicide is the only option out instead of seeking help.
IronLionZion
(51,271 posts)
Depression is probably a much more common problem than we might have thought
meadowlander
(5,133 posts)I don't think its uncommon for people to decide to end things on their own terms, even where depression is not involved.
lapfog_1
(31,904 posts)admitted to heavy drinking... and he did drugs in his youth... cocaine, etc.
According to biography on him at least.
SallyHemmings
(1,967 posts)My heart aches for his kid. There are too many folks who are in pain. We are failing them.
dembotoz
(16,922 posts)He helped us see people as people.
Rhiannon12866
(255,574 posts)I remember the show he did in France with his brother, they grew up there, and I remembered he had a wife and daughter. Incredibly sad... 
appalachiablue
(44,024 posts)A bit of a character and edgy in a good way, and his appreciation for humanity and diverse cultures was genuine.
Never would have thought him that down, with so many positives, brains, success, family & friends. You never know.
47of74
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lostnfound
(17,520 posts) yallerdawg
(16,104 posts)This hurts.
BumRushDaShow
(169,761 posts)What a loss! I wasn't a regular watcher of his series but have caught a few episodes and I was always amazed at the energy he displayed when traveling as much as he did. I guess it all caught up to him.
R.I.P. and condolences to his family.
djacq
(1,778 posts)Keep Traveling Chef Bourdain.
Tanuki
(16,448 posts)I wonder if this had anything to do with it?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5807979/Asia-Argento-embraces-Hugo-Clement-shared-attack-Harvey-Weinstein-Cannes.html
TexasBushwhacker
(21,204 posts)He seemed to be crazy about Asia. I find it especially tragic that he and Kate Spade left behind young children.
'Asia Argento spent the weekend in Rome with reporter Hugo Clement, with the two seen smiling as they walked through the streets of Rome
The pair were seen affectionately embracing just and laughing with a group of friends just a few weeks after attending the Cannes Film Festival
Argento is also enjoying professional success, having been named as a new judge on the Italian version of X Factor and directing the recent Parts Unknown
She was selected for that gig by her boyfriend of close to two years, Anthony Bourdain, who raved about the actress in a blog post last week.'
I was thinking about her (and his daughter too, of course.)
This one will be particularly hard for many, imo; surprised about it's effect on me already.
jpak
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bronxiteforever
(11,212 posts)He also revealed all the immigrant workers inside our restaurant kitchens and illuminated their
amazing work ethic.
He will be missed. Safe journey Chef. RIP
a kennedy
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Maxheader
(4,419 posts)Hadn't watched his shows in awhile...I remember him
at the site of a huge cocain burn...tons of the stuff
being destroyed by the federal's s. america I think.
But the jokes and one liners were hillarious.
RandomAccess
(5,210 posts)never in the mood when it was on. But I'm shocked and upset and very sad about this.
marble falls
(71,936 posts)with his friends and colleagues on his show. I just will have a less rich life without him and his commentary, just wonderful stories and books.
Yavin4
(37,182 posts)You will be missed.
Catherine Vincent
(34,610 posts)How sad. I never watched his show but I know he was very popular.
RIP.
progressoid
(53,179 posts)Civic Justice
(870 posts)It helps one not become depressed to the point of feeling life is not worth living. sickness and pain is a different matter, that may lead some to stop the suffering.
But, it is a good thing for people to truly invest in knowing themselves, without placing overly demanding expectations upon themselves. It takes work, because even for many "not" in the public's radar of popularity, it is a challenge, and in the media it likely is an even bigger challenge beause of the nature of the business and its pressures.
One should never take their success so serious as to, fear its loss, or to feel pressured to always do so much more.
It's unknown at this point what his real life challenges were. But, we can all learn from Kate Spade and now Anthony Bourdain, that popularity, money and such things that are measured as success, is not and will not be the basis of one loving themselves and being at ease of some level of contentment with their lives.
The things we place values upon, are "fleeting"... what remains within us, is our "spirit of self", to appreciate the simple and not make measure about so many things... might help many relieve the pressures in their lives.
There is nothing that can be achieved that guarantees "contentment within spirit of self"... its something that we must work at on a daily basis.
Duppers
(28,469 posts)My first thought is that he has gotten a diagnosis of cancer. Perhaps not.
mitch96
(15,805 posts)That's what I was thinking.. He smoked like a fiend.. tried to quit but it's hard.. That and a possible breakup would but right up there for reasons...
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Duppers
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mikeargo
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get the red out
(14,031 posts)Loved his shows. This is just so terrible.
Guy Whitey Corngood
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hibbing
(10,598 posts)Last edited Fri Jun 8, 2018, 09:18 AM - Edit history (2)
I read his books and used to watch his shows. He had been through some battles with addiction, but projected a sense of well being and a real zest for learning and life. I haven't read a any statements from his friend Eric Ripert.
On edit, I just read that it was Eric who found him unresponsive in his hotel room.
Peace
oberliner
(58,724 posts)He seemed to be living a dream life.
I am stunned beyond belief.
Historic NY
(40,037 posts)the demons finally won.
Crabby Appleton
(5,231 posts)
saidsimplesimon
(7,888 posts)the life of yet another sensitive, creative soul. Damn it Bourdain, why????
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oberliner
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BuddhaGirl
(3,708 posts)during his life.
We don't know how much that contributed to whatever demons he was dealing with, but it could have played a big part.
RIP, Monsieur Bourdain
panader0
(25,816 posts)I was telling a friend the other day that he had the best job in the world.
I will miss him very much.
Little Star
(17,055 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(179,008 posts)Funny, but I was watching his Armenia episode just last night.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(135,731 posts) fantase56
(495 posts) 
Silver Gaia
(5,361 posts)He touched so many lives all over the world. I cannot make sense of this. I wish he had reached out to someone instead.
harun
(11,381 posts)Shocking and so sad.
In a world of almost infinite content he stood out as someone actually contributing to solving problems instead of exploiting them for personal gain.
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SunSeeker
(58,283 posts) dhill926
(16,953 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)Our loss. Whatever he ended must finally have been just too much. He leaves an 11-year-old daughter he reportedly saw 5 days a month, so very much a part of her life.
Solly Mack
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area51
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Quayblue
(1,045 posts)The beauty of Africa and its people is rarely shown in mainstream media. My family is from Ghana, so I appreciated how he connected with us and was himself while doing it.
Rest in Power Anthony.
Dennis Donovan
(31,059 posts)Rhiannon12866
(255,574 posts)
Dennis Donovan
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...so I couldn't post the pics themselves. 
Jimbo S
(3,043 posts)But his two shows were ones I would gravitate to whenever I was flipping channels. So informative and satisfied my intellectual curiosity.