by Krystal Franklin

June 8, 2018

Photo by Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Days after the suicide of fashion designer Kate Spade, reports have confirmed Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room at 61.

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

Celebrities immediately shared the fondest memories of the chef, author and Emmy award-winning host on social media.

A friend of @StarTalkRadio. A friend of Food & Culture. A friend to us all. Anthony Bourdain, RIP. (1956-2018). pic.twitter.com/uVqEgldGsL

— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) June 8, 2018

Stunned and saddened by the loss of Anthony Bourdain. He brought the world into our homes and inspired so many people to explore cultures and cities through their food. Remember that help is a phone call away US:1-800-273-TALK UK: 116 123

— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) June 8, 2018

Bourdain was known for his love of food and travel, captured the hearts of many appearing on CNN’s Parts Unknown for nearly two decades.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bourdain’s family, colleagues and friends.

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Celebrities We Lost In 2018

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Celebrities We Lost In 2018

1. Nancy Wilson

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2. Kim Porter

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3. Mac Miller

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4. DJ Ready Red

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5. Aretha Franklin

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6. Joe Jackson

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7. Anthony Bourdain

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8. Kate Spade

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9. Big T

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10. Charles Neville

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11. Yvonne Staples

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12. Winnie Mandela

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13. Linda Brown

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14. DuShon Monique Brown

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15. Rita Owens

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16. Craig Mack

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17. Reg E. Cathey

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18. Edwin Jackson

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19. Rasual and Leah Butler

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20. Olivia Cole

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21. Edwin Hawkins

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22. Hugh Masekela

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