CNN: CNN's Anthony Bourdain dead at 61
New York (CNN)Anthony Bourdain, a gifted storyteller and writer who took CNN viewers around the world, has died. He was 61.
CNN confirmed Bourdain's death on Friday and said 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 in a statement Friday morning. "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."
Bourdain was in France working on an upcoming episode of his award-winning CNN series "Parts Unknown." His close friend Eric Ripert, the French chef, found Bourdain unresponsive in his hotel room Friday morning.
"Tony was an exceptional talent," CNN President Jeff Zucker said in an email to employees. "Tony will be greatly missed not only for his work but also for the passion with which he did it."
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Update: BREAKING NEWS: Anthony Bourdain has died of a suicide at the age of 61 (Daily Mail)
WNU Editor: I am someone who loves to cook .... and I learned how to cook (and experiment) from TV programs like Anthony Bourdain's. I loved his show, and I always went to the restaurants that he recommended when I was busy traveling. His recommended restaurants/chefs in Montreal, Paris, Rome, Florence, and San Francisco are spot on. His work and insight on food and restaurants will be sorely missed. My prayers are with his family and loved ones.
