Anthony Bourdain dead: Celebrity chef, 61, found dead in hotel room in 'suicide'

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room, CNN said in a statement
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Asher McShane8 June 2018

World-renowned chef, travel broadcaster and writer Anthony Bourdain has been found dead aged 61 in an apparent suicide.

Mr Bourdain was working in France on an upcoming episode of his award winning CNN series Parts Unknown when he was found unresponsive in his hotel room.

He was found in the hotel room in Strasbourg by close friend Eric Ripert, the executive chef of New York's Le Bernardin restaurant.

CNN said in a statement: "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain.

Anthony Bourdain pictured in 2016 after winning an Emmy award for Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown"
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"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."

Tributes: Chefs and fans have told of their shock at the death of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain
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Fellow chefs paid tributes to Mr Bourdain, who worked in some of the world's leading kitchen.

Nigella Lawson said she has been left "heartbroken" by the news.

"Heartbroken to hear about Tony Bourdain's death. Unbearable for his family and girlfriend. Am going off twitter for a while," she wrote on Twitter.

Jamie Oliver wrote on Instagram: "I have to say I'm in total shock to hear that the amazing @anthonybourdain has just died.

"He really broke the mould, pushed the culinary conversation and was the most brilliant writer ... he leaves chefs and fans around the world with a massive foodie hole that simply can't be replaced ... rest in peace chef.

"Thoughts and love to all his family and close friends".

Gordon Ramsay said he is "stunned and saddened" by the news of Anthony Bourdain's death, sharing the phone number for the Samaritans' support service on social media.

He wrote: "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."

Mr Bourdain found global fame with his book Kitchen Confidential, which delved into the gritty world of professional cooking.

The Smithsonian once called him “the original rock star” of the culinary world, “the Elvis of bad boy chefs.”

For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116 123, visit a branch or go to samaritans.org

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