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Anthony Bourdain, one of the most well-known chefs in the world, was found dead on June 8, 2018. The cause of death was apparent suicide, reports CNN. Bourdain was known for his incredible story-telling abilities. In addition to being a chef, he was also an author and television personality. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf0BU2hH9PV/?taken-byanthonybourdain CNN confirmed Bourdain's death on Friday. The network issued the following statement statement: "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain. 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." https://www.instagram.com/p/BK3cj-0Ahj8/?taken-byanthonybourdain Bourdain was known for his award-winning CNN series, "Parts Unknown." After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 1978, Bourdain began making a name for himself in professional kitchens. In 2000, he wrote his first cookbook, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. https://www.instagram.com/p/BUl6LLfDOT_/?taken-byanthonybourdain He landed his first television show in 2002. A Cook's Tour ran for 35 episodes on Food Network. Eventually he moved over to the Travel Channel, then to CNN. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgb5Zf9HfyJ/?taken-byanthonybourdain Over the years, Bourdain wrote a number of books and contributed articles to a number of publications. He was respected by his fellow chefs, authors, and television personalities. Bourdain was married twice. First, to his high school sweetheart, Nancy Putkoski, then to Ottavia Busia. He and Busia had one daughter, Ariane, born in 2007. In 2017, he began dating Asia Argento, an Italian actress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vz7BOWQihC7M Click through to the next page to find out more about Anthony Bourdain and see tributes. Anthony Bourdain affected the lives of people around the world. When news of his death spread on Friday morning, people immediately began sharing their thoughts on social media. https://twitter.com/nomadicmatt/status/1005064346429526016 People all over the world shared their condolences with Bourdain's family. https://twitter.com/kennysargent/status/1005064678676893697 There's no doubt that Bourdain opened a lot of people's eyes to different foods and cultures around the world. He was an incredible man who left this world too soon. https://twitter.com/mauraleebee/status/1005064884193816576 His death comes just days after the apparent suicide of fashion designer Kate Spade; their deaths open up a larger conversation about mental health and suicide in this country. Suicide is a growing problem in the United States. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a survey, showing suicide rates increased by 25% across the United States over nearly two decades ending in 2016. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions, don't be afraid to get help. Where to get help From Canada or US: If you're in an emergency, please call 911 You can contact the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 or the Crisis Test Line by texting HOME to 741741 Young people in need of help can call Kids Help Phone on 1-800-668-6868 If you are in the UK, you can call the Samaritans on 116123