'Utterly heartbreaking': Celebrities, famous chefs and media personalities react to Bourdain suicide

Celebrity chef and CNN host Anthony Bourdain’s death by suicide has shocked his colleagues in media and in the kitchen.

In a statement on Friday morning, CNN confirmed Bourdain’s death and said 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,” the network said in the statement.

Bourdain’s travel and food show “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” is in its 11th season on CNN.

Bourdain’s colleagues at the network were shocked at the news of his death. CNN anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent Jake Tapper tweeted the news is “so awful.”

Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international correspondent, said Bourdain can “rest in peace now.”

“He was a friend, a collaborator, and family,” she said. “A huge personality, a giant talent, a unique voice, and deeply, deeply human. My heart goes out to his daughter and family.”

NBC host Megyn Kelly said she is “sending such love to (Bourdain’s) family, including his CNN family, who must be hurting terribly today.”

Several celebrity chefs have also expressed their disbelief with the news. Israeli-British chef Yotam Ottolenghi said Bourdain’s death is “shocking and sad,” while Buddy Valastro, known as the Cake Boss, said he’s “gutted.”

Fellow celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay said he is “stunned and saddened” by the news of Bourdain’s death.

“He brought the world into our homes and inspired so many people to explore cultures and cities through their food,” he said.

Antoni Porowski, a Polish chef best known for being the food and wine expert on the Netflix show “Queer Eye,” called Bourdain a “father, partner, chef, writer, and incredibly talented man.”

I am shocked and deeply saddened. RIP to a father, partner, chef, writer, and incredibly talented man. @Bourdain ❤️ Prayers for his loved ones.
— Antoni Porowski (@antoni) June 8, 2018

Several celebrities also took the time to express their grief with the news, including singer and actress Mandy Moore, who tweeted Bourdain’s death is “utterly heartbreaking.”

“Thank you for opening our eyes to parts of the world both cherished and unknown,” she said. “What a legacy. Sending peace and love to his family.”

This is utterly heartbreaking. Thank you for opening our eyes to parts of the world both cherished and unknown. What a legacy. Sending peace and love to his family. If you or someone you love needs help, please reach out or call 1-800-273-TALK. https://t.co/mkht3wTY5m
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) June 8, 2018

Actress Busy Philipps said she was “truly devastated” with the news and provided the number to the American suicide prevention hotline.

Truly devastated about @Bourdain. I have no words. Please if you need help, reach out. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
— Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) June 8, 2018

If you’re struggling and feel like you need to talk to someone, contact your local crisis centre.

My heart breaks for Tony Bourdain. May he rest in peace now. He was a friend, a collaborator, and family. A huge personality, a giant talent, a unique voice, and deeply, deeply human. My heart goes out to his daughter and family, and his longtime partners and friends at ZPZ.
— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) June 8, 2018

This is so awful.

Anthony Bourdain, 61, has died. He took his own life.

He was in France working on an upcoming episode of his award-winning CNN series. His close friend Eric Ripert, the French chef, found Bourdain unresponsive in his hotel room Friday morning.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) June 8, 2018

Incredibly sad news about Anthony Bourdain. Sending such love to his family, including his CNN family, who must be hurting terribly today. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, please remember, help is right here: Nat’l Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) June 8, 2018

Gutted to hear we’ve lost @Bourdain. If you are ever feeling alone, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1 (800) 273-8255.
— Buddy Valastro (@CakeBossBuddy) June 8, 2018

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