CNN's Anthony Bourdain has died in Strasbourg, France. He was a noted American Chef from NYC, skilled in the martial arts, and had a personality that many were attracted to. I've watched his show "Parts Unknown" with much enthusiasm. He was one of a kind. I can still remember some of his quotes on places he visited. He said the greatest food was in San Sebastian. He loved war torn Beirut, and Hong Kong was a favorite city of his. The video of his shows were excellent, showing how inhabitants deal with everyday life, both rich and poor. And mentioning the City's history. If you were a still photographer, you would have loved to travel with Anthony Bourdain. RIP Anthony. You will be hard to replace. His next show was to take place in Berlin. I don't know if CNN will televise it. Suicide is reported as cause of death.
Oh, no, not another suicide! Husband and I really enjoyed Anthony Bourdain's programs - he will be missed.
He was one of a kind.
Very sad.
DickC
Loc: NE Washington state
He was a great chef too!!
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Sad, just sad....really enjoyed his exploits...………………………...
Suicide is no respecter of fame, money, or position. It can get anyone. If you start having suicidal thoughts, seek help immediately!
R.I.P., Anthony. You'll be missed by many.
I read his first book, Kitchen Confidential, and have been a fan ever since. He was a great writer, both his books and his TV shows. He had a very appealing personality, the archetypal guy you'd want to go have a beer with. One of the networks made a sitcom of Kitchen Confidential, which failed quickly because the actor they got to play the character based on him wasn't nearly as interesting as he was in real life. He often said he had the best job in the world. I just saw a news story yesterday about the suicide rate in the US going up lately.
That's a shame - especially because it was suicide.
sb
Loc: Florida's East Coast
I feel like I have lost a friend. I loved his shows - he introduced us to the real people and their real concerns all around the world - in many places we will never get to visit. He treated everyone with great respect and they reciprocated by being open and honest with him. I looked forward every week to seeing where he was going to be - whether in the Bronx or central Africa.
Loved his shows. He can't be replced. His talent was unique. It's so sad.
Last week Kate Spade also hung herself. What can be so bad to cause people to kill themselves?
Anthony Bourdain was a recovered heroin addict from the 1980s. He mentioned that once on one of his past shows. I wonder if some inner pain was still left from that experience. Kate Spade, a noted fashion designer of women's hand bags and purses, was another strange suicide shocker. Both had jobs that were lucrative. But, that's not always a solution to depression or happiness. Anthony has a young daughter. She has to wonder. Why?
apparently , according to the gendarmes , he hung himself in is hotel room bathroom with his bathrobe belt .he was treated for depression .he will be missed , has a 12 ? year old daughter . that is going to be hard for her at that age . great guy .
agillot wrote:
apparently , according to the gendarmes , he hung himself in is hotel room bathroom with his bathrobe belt .he was treated for depression .he will be missed , has a 12 ? year old daughter . that is going to be hard for her at that age . great guy .
CNN never gave the details of suicide when first reported. I changed the word had to has, in regards to his daughter. I believe there was mention of her being 11 years old. I'm wondering if the Berlin, Germany episode will Air tomorrow night. He always gave historical mention of all the places he visited. Berlin, Germany certainly has a history. Especially during and after WW2.
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