Celebrity chef, food critic and television personality Anthony Bourdain has died at the age of 61.
He was found unresponsive in his hotel room in France on Friday morning by his friend, Eric Ripert. You can find more information here.
Friends, colleagues, food critics and fans have taken to social media to mourn the star.
Bryan Cranston, Actor
According to AFSP, there are nearly 45,000 suicides every year in the US. Shocking. I was saddened to hear of the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. RIP. It illustrates that success is not immune to depression. We all need to be more aware of our friends who are suffering
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) June 8, 2018
Gordon Ramsay, Celebrity Chef
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
— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) June 8, 2018
Chrissy Teigen, CookBook Author & Model
Playing for you now. https://t.co/0fxRKmLgkV
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 8, 2018
Mandy Moore, Actress
This is utterly heartbreaking. Thank you for opening our eyes to parts of the world both cherished and unknown. What a legacy. Sending peace and love to his family. If you or someone you love needs help, please reach out or call 1-800-273-TALK. https://t.co/mkht3wTY5m
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) June 8, 2018
Nigella Lawson, TV Presenter
Heartbroken to hear about Tony Bourdain’s death. Unbearable for his family and girlfriend. Am going off twitter for a while
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) June 8, 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist
A friend of @StarTalkRadio. A friend of Food & Culture. A friend to us all. Anthony Bourdain, RIP. (1956-2018). pic.twitter.com/uVqEgldGsL
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) June 8, 2018
Amanda Byram, TV Presenter
Heartbreaking 2hear news of another suicide today. Im a big fan of the brilliant @Bourdain who took his life, same week as Kate Spade. We just dont know what people r going thru so ALWAYS b kind. In particular b careful what u say 2people on social media it can be a cruel place💔
— Amanda Byram (@AmandaByram) June 8, 2018
Pam Grier, Actress
Anthony Bourdain, 61 was very dear to me. He was an educator, he was such a foodie who shared his travels, wisdom and loved him some Foxy Brown.
— Pam Grier Ph.D (@PamGrier) June 8, 2018
To his family, Peace be still.
Bethenny Frankel, TV personality
Oh my God @Bourdain has taken his life. People are in unmanageable pain. This is my wake up call today. We have to help those who cannot help themselves.
— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) June 8, 2018
Danny O'Dwyer, Irish journalist
Staggeringly sad news about Anthony Bourdain. May he rest in peace. The fact that he seemed to live such a fulll life is a tragic reminder that nobody is immune from the effects of mental health. Seek help if you need it, seek support. It gets better and you are not alone.
— Danny O'Dwyer (@dannyodwyer) June 8, 2018
Stacy London, Stylist
Anthony Bourdain?????? We’ve lost him too? It hurts to hear. Two icons, gone. Both from my age group. It’s truly devastating to hear this about another peer.
— Stacy London (@stacylondon) June 8, 2018
If you need help call: 1 800 273 TALK or if you are in real immediate danger, text 741741.
Jamil Smith, Writer at Rolling Stone
I feel this death in my bones. @Bourdain had what I’d call a generous curiosity about the world, guiding audiences through it with an awe, respect, and humor that are all too uncommon. Also rare: he knew what he didn’t know. I never knew him in person. I will miss him terribly.
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) June 8, 2018
Katey Rich, Deputy Editor at Vanity Fair
Anthony Bourdain had the best job on television and he took it seriously and expanded his horizons constantly. He sure expanded mine.
— kateyrich (@kateyrich) June 8, 2018
Geoff Rickly, Singer
RIP Anthony Bourdain. You helped so many people to follow their dreams. You started the careers of a bunch of my friends. You were a huge impact on so many of us. xx
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) June 8, 2018
Timothy Sykes, Entrepreneur
So sad to hear that Anthony Bourdain has died by suicide, I'm a big fan of his TV show, books & restaurants too...just days after Kate Spade too, this is NOT a good trend & we must really do more to learn about depression/mental illness
— Timothy Sykes (@timothysykes) June 8, 2018
Lang Whitaker, Author
There were few things in life I enjoyed more than taking a walk through this beautiful world with Anthony Bourdain as my guide, whether via his writing or his shows. Rest In Peace, Tony.
— Lang Whitaker (@langwhitaker) June 8, 2018
Lucy O'Brien, IGN Editor
No not Anthony Bourdain, please
— Lucy O'Brien (@Luceobrien) June 8, 2018
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this report you can contact Pieta House 24/7 Helpline 1800 247 247 or the Samaritans Helpline 116 123
