Several prominent members of the New York City culinary industry reacted to the sudden passing of Anthony Bourdain, who committed suicide at the age of 61.
Anthony was a beloved and popular chef, author and television personality who enjoyed major success on his show Parts Unknown as well as guest appearances on other culinary related programs including Top Chef. He was also a New York Times bestselling author for his books Kitchen Confidential, A Cook’s Tour and Nasty Bits.
The NYC hospitality community is shaken by the news of @Bourdain‘s passing. He put deserving restaurants all over the world on the map through @PartsUnknownCNN . His loss is one that will be felt for many years to come. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones… pic.twitter.com/UK3HHo4zRd
— Andrew Rigie (@AndrewRigie) June 8, 2018
Andrew Rigie, NYC Hospitality Alliance Executive Director, said “The New York City hospitality community is shaken by the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing. He put deserving restaurants all over the world on the map through “Parts Unknown.” His loss is one that will be felt for many years to come. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. This is a very sad day for our industry and reminds us that suicide affects people in all industries and ours is no exception.”
RIP doubtful. Tony’s restless spirit will roam the earth in search of justice, truth and a great bowl of noodles. @Bourdain
— Tom Colicchio (@tomcolicchio) June 8, 2018
Tom Collicchio, head judge on Top Chef and a friend of Bourdain’s for many years, tweeted “RIP doubtful. Tony’s restless spirit will roam the earth in search of justice, truth and a great bowl of noodles.”
Staten Island chef Peter Botros wrote “What a blow to the entire restaurant world……. and all of those outside it who got to experience it through his writing and world travels. This one is very tough to swallow. RIP”.
Well said. Rest In Peace @Bourdain https://t.co/LnA8RZhro7
— alex guarnaschelli (@guarnaschelli) June 8, 2018
Butter owner Alex Guarnaschelli shared someone else’s views on Anthony’s passing, which finished poignantly with “Only one thing is certain in this life, you’ll never regret being kind to others.”
A piece of my heart is truly broken this morning. And the irony, the sad cruel irony is that the last year he’d never been happier. The rest of my heart aches for the 3 amazing women he left behind.
Tony was a symphony. I wish everyone could have seen all of him. A true friend.— Andrew Zimmern (@andrewzimmern) June 8, 2018
Chef and television host Andrew Zimmern’s tweet was incredibly heartfelt and touching about Anthony all at once.
If you or someone you know is going through a tough time, help is out there. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24/7 and more information can be found here.
