Renowned chef, Emmy-winning host and ‘unique storyteller’ Anthony Bourdain dies at 61
CNN has reported his death as a suicide as network anchors struggled to hold back tears after learning of the news
Renowned US chef Anthony Bourdain, author and host of CNN food and travel series Parts Unknown, hanged himself in a French hotel, the network said on Friday. He was 61.
Bourdain was found dead in a hotel room in Strasbourg, where he had been working on an upcoming episode of his programme, CNN said in a statement.
“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.”
French prosecutors confirmed Bourdain was found dead in the Alsace region of eastern France, which borders Germany and Switzerland.
“We learned of the death by hanging of the American chef this morning in the Chambard luxury hotel in Kaysersberg,” said Christian de Rocquigny du Fayel. “At this stage, we have no reason to suspect foul play.”