Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead at 61!

American celeb Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef, adventurer and television host, has died at the age of 61.

 

Bourdain, whose "Parts Unknown" series launched its 11th season on CNN last month, was found dead in his hotel room in France, where he was filming a forthcoming episode of the travelogue. The cause of death was suicide, reports a media source.

 

"It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," media source told 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."

 

His close friend Eric Ripert, the French chef, found Bourdain unresponsive in his hotel room on Friday morning.