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Dulcinea

(6,639 posts)
Fri Jun 8, 2018, 09:24 AM Jun 2018

Anthony Bourdain Has Died At 61, CNN Says

Chef and television host Anthony Bourdain has died, his employer CNN said in a statement Friday morning. He was 61. The network reported that 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. "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."

https://www.npr.org/2018/06/08/618185381/anthony-bourdain-has-died-at-61-cnn-says

So sad. RIP.

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Anthony Bourdain Has Died At 61, CNN Says (Original Post) Dulcinea Jun 2018 OP
Very sad. Wish he had reached out for help to get through democratisphere Jun 2018 #1
Man, this sucks! BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #2

BigmanPigman

(51,610 posts)
2. Man, this sucks!
Fri Jun 8, 2018, 10:33 AM
Jun 2018

I've been a fan since 2001 and will miss him. Reflecting back over years in his books and TV shows he often displayed a darker side of his personality and he described himself as a malcontent and moody. What a really sad time for his family and friends. Here's to you, Tony.

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