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What happened to Chef Anthony Bourdain?
Anthony Bourdain tragically passed away on June 8, 2018, at the age of 61. He was found unconscious in a hotel room in Kaysersberg, France, where he was filming an episode of his popular TV show, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
His passing shocked and saddened people all over the world. He was widely admired for his adventurous spirit, culinary expertise, and candid approach to exploring different cultures.
Bourdain’s passing sparked important conversations about mental health and the impact of depression.
He was quite open about his struggles with addiction and mental health issues in the past.
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Why was Anthony Bourdain famous?
Anthony Bourdain was a talented chef and had a passion for traveling. He mixed his two loves together as he starred in and produced globe-trotting food adventure shows.
Bourdain’s big break came with his first TV show, A Cook’s Tour. It aired on the Food Network in the early 2000s. Later shows, such as No Reservations and Parts Unknown, made him a global star. He had a refreshing approach to exploring cultures, people, and cuisines of the world.
Another major reason for his popularity was his unfiltered personality. He had a no-nonsense attitude. He often shared candid opinions and was never afraid to talk about sensitive topics.
He was not only a TV star, but also a famous book author. He wrote six books:
- Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (2000)
- A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines (2001)
- The Nasty Bits (2006)
- No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach (2007)
- Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook (2010)
- World Travel: An Irreverent Guide (2021)
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How wealthy was Anthony Bourdain?
After his passing, his estate was inherited by his daughter Ariane Busia-Bourdain, who was just 11 years old at the time. His estate was valued at $1.2 million.
However, some of his assets were established in trust, which is not part of the public record of his wealth.
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Which countries did Anthony Bourdain not visit?
As an avid traveler and explorer, Anthony Bourdain visited a lot of countries during his lifetime.
He extensively covered Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East during his travels. However, there were a few exceptions.
He once told talk show host Conan O’Brien that he was “scared” to visit Switzerland. Something about the Alpines and the Swiss cheese rubbed him the wrong way.
Security reasons prevented him from traveling to Yemen and Venezuela. He also never got around to visiting several countries, including Poland, Guatemala, Mongolia, Wales, Costa Rica, and Norway, among many others.
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