Anthony Bourdain is no longer with us.

I'm shocked and deeply saddened at this news. He showed such a personal delight in the world's diverse cultures, geographies, foods, drinks and customs. His window into that world entertained and broadened those who followed him. Eric Ripert must be bereft, as will be the rest of his friends and family.


May you find the peace you needed, Anthony. Thank you for sharing so many of your gifts with us.

Like IKE, I would have liked to have shared a few drinks with you.
 

So sad waking up to this news. I was a huge fan of Chef Bourdain. He must have been in a dreadful state to have done this; leaving his daughter whom he loved. He will be missed by so many!

Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace. Amen.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
 
Omg. This is so sad. I was just watching an old interview with Janis Joplin with Dick Cavet last night and thinking how much she reminded me of Robin Williams (her mannerisms and expressions while talking). Depression is a tough battle and not any fault of theirs.

He had a family. Sad.
 
R.I.P.
Not a fan of shows that revolve around food but it seems his show was well liked.
It does seem to be ringing true that money can't buy happiness, in light of this week's news.
 
Marie5656 said:
Well, I am among the few who was NOT a fan. But that does not stop me from being saddened by the tragic loss.
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I agree, never a fan of his, or his show but.....an apparent successful man , taking his own life ? Is a mystery & sad. If a 'reason' becomes known? Hopefully we'll be told?

Condolences to his family & friends.
 
I was really shocked reading the news this morning. I had to read the headline twice because I thought I was reading it wrong. Bourdain really seemed to enjoy traveling, trying new foods and meeting and conversing with all kinds of people. I recall when he visited Vienna (Austria) and he thought he would not really like the place because of it's history with the Nazi's. But during the show, he changed his mind and said that he could really see himself living there.

I don't really understand how life can get to be so awful that one could take one's own life. What's really sad with these last two suicides in the news is that they both left two young daughters. I just can't understand doing that to your children. But, on the other hand, we don't really know people from just looking on the outside and not knowing what kind of mental and emotional demons they are wrestling with.

RIP
 
There are some medications, like prozac, that if you stop taking it without coming off it slowly with the care of a doctor, it can cause thoughts of suicide. You've probably seen commercials that say a certain med will cause thoughts of suicide. Apparently, disclaimers are good enough for the FDA, but my thought is, no, a symptom of suicidal thoughts is absolutely a no go.

There are so many other reasons too. The victim tries to get a grip with life over and over and finally give up. I can also run in families, as in genetic.
 
Man-oh-man....this has kicked open a door about suicide on talk radio !

So many calling in that claim to be on the 'verge' . So many that seemingly understand & support his apparent decision .

The show host said the "lines are so lit-up" most will never be heard on air.

So far, the overall 'reason' seems to be health related . Physical issues....and no positive solution in site for them........
 
I recognized the name but never watched his show.
I read that he was separated from from his 2nd wife,leaves behind a young daughter.
This is a sad time for his family, R.I. P Anthony
 
It's gossip but a report surfaced today that his girlfriend was seen a few weeks ago in a jovial mode with a younger than Bourdain man. In other words his relationship to the love of his life was over. To him this was true love, as good as it gets etc. Apparently not to her. Doesn't logically rationalize suicide especially to a man with kids and 2 ex wives-breaking up is hard to do but he's done it before.

Alot of media docs and specialists talk about coping skills when it comes to drug addicts and others. Judging by a drug past, 2 divorces and current habits which including drinking alcohol(disappointing to me since he was an ex addict) I don't think he properly learned how to cope-He was oh so close. But a few hours alone with depressing news in mind that he can't do anything about I get suicidal thoughts running through head. Sadly he had the will as well.

Still not sure what in a hotel room would make for a good gallows. I shudder to think how long it took. RIP

What surprised me he seemed flexible which showed in his shows willing to talk to who ever which means he was able to be on his best behavior regardless of how the people in his shows were off camera wether it be politics, beliefs, religion etc. That takes discipline yet he could not resist the urge to take himself out.

RIP Anthony Bourdain
 
I just read some people, and some conspiracy theorists, believe Bourdain was murdered. Has anyone heard this? They say he loved his daughter and had just gotten married...and ask why did the French rule it suicide so quickly before any forensic studies? They gave some theories as to why they believe it was murder but I don't want to get into that. Was just wondering if anyone had heard this.
 
Lara said:
I just read some people, and some conspiracy theorists, believe Bourdain was murdered. Has anyone heard this? They say he loved his daughter and had just gotten married...and ask why did the French rule it suicide so quickly before any forensic studies? They gave some theories as to why they believe it was murder but I don't want to get into that. Was just wondering if anyone had heard this.
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Haven't heard that yet.

The French do things differently....I was amazed at just how long they worked on princess Di...in the ambulance before they transported her? I always wondered if perhaps the /a, hospital might have saved her ?
 
Lara said:
I just read some people, and some conspiracy theorists, believe Bourdain was murdered. Has anyone heard this? They say he loved his daughter and had just gotten married...and ask why did the French rule it suicide so quickly before any forensic studies? They gave some theories as to why they believe it was murder but I don't want to get into that. Was just wondering if anyone had heard this.
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No, in fact I read this morning that he hung himself with the hotel bathrobe belt, and said they have no reason to believe it was murder.

I suppose it's possible they could find out otherwise later, but, in that case, I would think they would not have been so quick to say it wasn't murder.
 
Lara said:
I just read some people, and some conspiracy theorists, believe Bourdain was murdered. Has anyone heard this? They say he loved his daughter and had just gotten married...and ask why did the French rule it suicide so quickly before any forensic studies? They gave some theories as to why they believe it was murder but I don't want to get into that. Was just wondering if anyone had heard this.
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I don't know about murder but I still wonder if suicide was listed as the cause to cover up a drug overdose by some chance? Drug deal gone bad? Although you could more or less figure Bourdain's politics I don't think he was that political or threat to anyone.

I'm still wondering how does one hang themselves in a hotel room-a thump or crash would've attracted attention. If it was make do it probably would've taken pretty long to the point he would've started struggling to save himself ie more noise. This is why I think there might be drugs involved.
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I heard suicide with the belt of his robe.

he didn't just get married though. He's been married twice before and was dating someone now for about a year.

There were pics of her hugging another man in a photo though just a few days before his suicide.

The results of the toxicology report haven't come back yet...those will tell us if alcohol or drugs were involved.
 
He was quite a drinker and user so I wouldn't be surprised about that. And, yes, the method of hanging is for sure. But some are wondering if there was more to this. His family has dismissed that it was anything other than suicide though.
 

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