RIP: CELEBRITIES MISS THE NOHOLDS BARRED CHEF

Many took to social media to mourn the death of American celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain

Even as people were coping with the shock of designer Kate Spade’s suicide, news broke out that renowned chef Anthony Bourdain was found dead in France, on Friday. His death was later confirmed as suicide Social media was flooded with heartfelt tributes about the celebrity chef. A number of celebrities, including Bourdain’s peers and Hollywood stars also took to social media to express disbelief over his death.

“I have to say I’m in total shock to hear that the amazing @Bourdain has just died. He really broke the mould, pushed the culinary conversation. Rest in peace chef. Thoughts and love to all his family and close friends,” wrote English chef Jamie Oliver.

British chef, Gordon Ramsay mourned Bourdain’s death by writing, “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,” he tweeted. Bourdain was one of the few celebrity chefs, who managed an entry into Hollywood. One would remember Bourdain’s cameo as himself in the Oscar nominated movie, The Big Short (2015), where he famously compared fish to finance. “It’s gonna be hard to get through today I’m not gonna lie .... RIP Anthony Bourdain,” Hollywood star, Zoe Saldana posted on Twitter, along with the photo of the chef. “Heartbroken over Anthony Bourdain. He was a kind person. This world doesn’t make sense today,” wrote actor Emmy Rossum.

Bourdain had a unique connection with India as well. Following his death, an old video of the chef has gone viral where Bourdain can be seen with Malayalam superstar Mammootty, discussing Indian cinema. Chef Vikas Khanna also paid a moving tribute to Bourdain on Twitter and regretted the fact that he couldn’t work with him, when he had the chance. “Oh what a loss !!!! I was just remembering the greatness of the man #AnthonyBourdain He was never a fan of vegetarian food until he visited India. When I couldn’t travel with him, he wanted veg Indian recipes for his show on CNN,” he wrote on Twitter.

Vikramajit Roy, another popular Indian chef remembered Bourdain for his simplicity. “Chef... Yes Chef... You were one person who fearlessly called a spade a (spade) You were one person who did what a true Chef always dreams of doing... exploring and learning... You were one person who always said “The best food is very often, even more often Simple food. There has never been anyone like you and there would not be anyone like you Chef. A big big dent in our lives for eternity,” he posted on Instagram.

I have to say I’m in total shock to hear that the amazing @Bourdain has just died. He really broke the mould, pushed the culinary conversation. JAMIE OLIVER CHEF ZOE SALDANA ACTOR It’s gonna be hard to get through today I’m not gonna lie .... RIP Anthony Bourdain (sic).

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