Anthony Bourdain, Celebrated Chef and TV Host, Dies at 61
Anthony Bourdain, the world-renowned chef, author, and host of CNN’s Parts Unknown, passed away on June 8, 2018, at the age of 61. Bourdain was found unresponsive in his hotel room at Le Chambard in Kaysersberg, France, while filming an episode of his popular travel and food series.
The iconic chef, known for his candid storytelling, adventurous palate, and deep curiosity about global cultures, was discovered by his close friend and fellow chef Eric Ripert. Bourdain’s unexpected death, ruled a suicide, sent shockwaves through the culinary world and beyond, as fans and colleagues mourned the loss of a pioneering figure whose work bridged food, travel, and human connection.
Bourdain’s legacy endures through his writing, his television shows, and the countless people he inspired to explore the world and its cuisines with openness and empathy.