One ofAnthony Bourdain‘s several travel companions and close friends, food writer Michael Ruhlman, says he is “absolutely stunned” and “gutted” about the news of thechef’s death.
On Friday morning, Bourdain, 61, wasfound unresponsive in his hotel roomin France, where he was filming an upcoming episode of his award-winning show Parts Unknown.
Neilson Barnard/Getty; Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan/Getty
Rulhman traveled with Bourdain to many locations on both his Travel Channel showNo Reservationsand CNN’sParts Unknown.The pair were known for their banter and “frenemy” relationship. Together theyate at Skyline Chili in Cleveland, went down memory lane at the Culinary Institute of America in Hudson Valley and dined at Caesar’s Palace inLas Vegas.
Rulhman says he recalls Bourdain’s philosophy on his life and health: “He said ‘I’m not going to treat my body like a temple. I’m going to treat it like a fun house.’ And thats what he did.'”
RELATED VIDEO: Remembering Anthony Bourdain’s Life and Career
He also shared his reaction on Twitter, writing: “Absolutely stunned.@Bourdainyou motherf—–. You giant. You friend. You writer. You most loyal to all around you. God, I’m so sad. Oh, this world. We’ve lost a hero.”
“It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain,” the network said in a statement. “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.”
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
source: people.com
