Anthony Bourdain died in 2018 at age 61, with officials reporting it as a suicide; he was in France at the time working on an episode of Parts Unknown when he was found unresponsive in his hotel room. CNN confirmed the death and cited the suspected suicide, and French authorities noted no foul play at that stage . Asia Argento, a close associate at the time, publicly described the ending of their relationship in the days prior to his death, which was part of public coverage surrounding the event .
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Anthony Bourdain, the chef, author and television host, who grabbed America's attention when he revealed the hard work and hard living of the cooks in restaurant kitchens, died June 8, an apparent suicide. He was 61.
www.winespectator.comAward-winning chef, writer and television personality Anthony Bourdain has died in an apparent suicide, according to CNN. He was 61.
www.goodmorningamerica.comAward-winning chef, writer and television personality Anthony Bourdain has died in an apparent suicide, according to CNN. He was 61.
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www.cbsnews.comBourdain was in France working on an episode of his CNN show.
www.washingtonpost.com'His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much,' CNN says in statement
www.independent.co.uk"It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague," his employer, CNN, said in a statement. The network and a French official said the cause of death was suicide.
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