Chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain dies

American chef and TV presenter Anthony Bourdain has died at the age of 62. He committed suicide, writes CNN.

He was found dead by a close friend, chef Eric Ripert, in a French hotel room where Bourdain was working on the new season of his Parts Unknown program.

“His love of adventure, new friends, good food and memorable stories made him a unique storyteller. His talent never ceases to amaze us. <…> Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time,” he said.

Enotony Bourdain is known as a host and author of television shows about cooking and travel. His shows Kitchen Confidential and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservation won American Television Emmy Awards.