Anthony Bourdain Passes at 61

Chef, author, and Parts Unknown host Anthony Bourdain was found dead in a French hotel room from an apparent suicide.

Click ▶️ to hear Tanya Hart’s Hollywood Live report:

“Low plastic stool, cheap but delicious noodles, cold Hanoi beer.” This is how I’ll remember Tony. He taught us about food — but more importantly, about its ability to bring us together. To make us a little less afraid of the unknown. We’ll miss him. pic.twitter.com/orEXIaEMZM

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 8, 2018

Anthony was my best friend. An exceptional human being, so inspiring & generous. One of the great storytellers who connected w so many. I pray he is at peace from the bottom of my heart. My love & prayers are also w his family, friends and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/LbIeZK14ia

— Eric Ripert (@ericripert) June 8, 2018

My heart breaks for Tony Bourdain. May he rest in peace now. He was a friend, a collaborator, and family. A huge personality, a giant talent, a unique voice, and deeply, deeply human. My heart goes out to his daughter and family, and his longtime partners and friends at ZPZ.

— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) June 8, 2018

Maya and I are so sad to hear the news of our dear friend today. You will be missed terribly. If you or anyone you know needs help, please don’t wait to reach out. . National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) . SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources

A post shared by Marcus Samuelsson (@marcuscooks) on Jun 8, 2018 at 6:46am PDT

I am beyond devastated and shocked that my dear friend Tony is gone…..you were the first one to champion my memoir and I cannot thank you enough for your friendship, kindness, mentorship at times and giving me the example of traveling on your own path always. You will be missed by legions.

A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi) on Jun 8, 2018 at 8:03am PDT