Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain has passed away
Anthony Bourdain was a world-famous chef, acclaimed author, and travel host that transformed the culinary world by having a successful career in television. On June 8th, 2018, Anthony passed away from an apparent suicide while filming a television series in France. A true innovator in the industry, he was known for exposing a kitchen culture where long hours went hand-in-hand with drug and alcohol abuse. Bourdain struggled with addictions for decades and was open about his dark past with substance abuse before becoming a celebrity chef. The world lost a mastermind and activist for the culinary arts that helped introduce people to foods and restaurant experiences that would otherwise be unknown.