Chef, author, and TV host Anthony Bourdain has died at age 61 in an apparent suicide, according to CNN. Bourdain was best known for his writing, his cultural curiosity, and his passion for food, which was showcased in his CNN series, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
On Twitter, news of Bourdain’s death was met with tributes from fellow chefs, television presenters, writers, and other famous admirers. Tom Colicchio, with whom Bourdain worked on Top Chef, wrote: “Tony’s restless spirit will roam the earth in search of justice, truth, and a great bowl of noodles.”
We will update this post with additional tributes as they come in.
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