Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Michael Bourdain (June 25, 1956 – June 8, 2018) was an American celebrity chef, author, and television personality, known as one of the most influential chefs in the world.
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.
In 2005, Bourdain began hosting the Travel Channel's culinary and cultural adventure programs ' (2005–2012) and "The Layover" (2011–2013). In 2013, he switched to CNN to host '.
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. He was working on an episode of "" in Strasbourg, France. He was 61 years old. At the time of his death, he was in a relationship with actress Asia Argento.