The world has lost another luminary this week.
CNN confirmed this morning (June 8) that Anthony Bourdain had taken his own life. He was in France working on a new episode of Parts Unknown. His close friend, French chef Eric Ripert, reportedly found Bourdain unresponsive in his hotel room.
CNN statement regarding the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain: pic.twitter.com/MR1S5fP16o
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) June 8, 2018
Bourdain had several successful food and travel TV shows and books, and will go down as one of the most influential chefs whose reach went outside of just the culinary world. In 2013, he won a Peabody Award for Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown for “expanding our palates and horizons in equal measure.”
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In October of 2014, CNN aired an episode of Parts Unknown that focused on the birthplace of Hip Hop, the Bronx. In it, he interviews Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Kool Herc, Melle Mel, Futura 2000, and Desus. He also comments on the rich cultural history of the borough, especially the significance of Hip Hop today: “Hip Hop, which is now the soundtrack to every commercial, every football game, every song, everything we hear on the radio, everything.”
The outpouring of support and gratitude for Bourdain’s contributions during his career has been overwhelming from Hip Hop personalities and beyond.
RIP ANTHONY BOURDAIN NEXT MEAL I COOK FOR A PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN IS IN YOUR HONOR.
— LONG LIVE YAMBO (@HeirDash) 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
Anthony. One of my idols. Unapologetic, passionate and one of the best storytellers on the planet. Thank you for making food so exciting. And always standing up for everything right. Horrible. Why why why. Be at peace now 🙁
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 8, 2018
BROTHER ANTHONY @BOURDAIN YOU ALWAYS TELL ME I AM THE LEGEND. YOU ARE THE REAL LEGEND. I LOVE YOU FOREVER BROTHER
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 8, 2018
rest in peace anthony bourdain
— bobbito francisco (@robertontenient) June 8, 2018
Anthony Bourdain honestly changed the way I looked at food. I just loved the way he explored life through food. No Reservations/Parts Unknown was my way of exploring the world.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) June 8, 2018
A friend of @StarTalkRadio. A friend of Food & Culture. A friend to us all. Anthony Bourdain, RIP. (1956-2018). pic.twitter.com/uVqEgldGsL
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) June 8, 2018
Anthony Bourdain committed suicide. I feel sick to my stomach. He inspired me to travel the world and get over my fear of flying. I was lucky enough to meet him on one of my flights. I can't breathe
— Andy Milonakis (@andymilonakis) June 8, 2018
HipHopDX sends condolences to Bourdain’s fans, friends and family.
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