Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Michael Bourdain (June 25, 1956 – June 8, 2018)[1] was an American celebrity chef, author, and television personality, known as one of the most influential chefs in the world.[2][3]
Anthony Bourdain | |
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 Bourdain on May 23, 2014 | |
| Born | Anthony Michael Bourdain June 25, 1956 |
| Died | June 8, 2018 (aged 61) |
| Education | Vassar College The Culinary Institute of America |
| Known for | A Cook's Tour Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations The Layover Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Putkoski (m. 1985; div. 2005) Ottavia Busia (m. 2007; div. 2016) |
| Children | 1 |
| Culinary career | |
| Cooking style | French; eclectic |
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Career
Bourdain first became known for his 2000 book Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. His first food and world-travel television series was A Cook's Tour, which ran for 35 episodes on the Food Network from 2002 through 2003.[4]
In 2005, Bourdain began hosting the Travel Channel's culinary and cultural adventure programs Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005–2012) and The Layover (2011–2013). In 2013, he switched to CNN to host Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.[5][6]
Death
On June 8, 2018, Bourdain was found dead of an apparent suicide by hanging in his hotel room in Kaysersberg-Vignoble, Haut-Rhin, France.[7] He was working on an episode of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown in Strasbourg, France.[8] He was 61 years old.[9] At the time of his death, he was in a relationship with actress Asia Argento.[10]
References
Other websites
- Anthony Bourdain official Travel Channel website
- Anthony Bourdain on IMDb
- Anthony Bourdain at the Chef and Restaurant Database
