Anthony Bourdain found dead at 61

First of all, this is happening far too often.

If you need help, call someone, tell someone. 

The suicide hotline number is 1(800)273-8255.

Sadly, Anthony Bourdain, who took fans on culinary adventures through his shows 'No Reservations' and 'Parts Unknown', has been found dead at 61. Initial reports say it was suicide by hanging.

The man who The Smithsonian once dubbed "the original rock star" of the culinary world, will be truly missed. 

Bourdain was in France working on an upcoming episode of "Parts Unknown." His close friend Eric Ripert found him unresponsive in his hotel room Friday morning. https://t.co/1tdojyd3Rv

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 8, 2018

Tributes have come sadly and swiftly. 

Rest in peace to an amazing Chef, TV Host, Author and Entrepreneur, Anthony Bourdain. 😞 pic.twitter.com/dDptZFQCqT

— Larry Kim (@larrykim) June 8, 2018

Anthony Bourdain on humanity:
"Meals make the society, hold the fabric together in lots of ways that were charming and interesting and intoxicating to me. The perfect meal, or the best meals, occur in a context that frequently has very little to do with the food itself." RIP pic.twitter.com/0CWxbTcF8V

— Wilkine Brutus (@wilkinebrutus) June 8, 2018

Completely crushed and deeply saddened that someone who brought the world so much joy, was suffering from so much sorrow. RIP Anthony Bourdain; you were a true inspiration. #anthonybourdain #bourdain pic.twitter.com/OMnQstpvsY

— lily szajnberg (@lilyszajnberg) June 8, 2018

Anthony Bourdain prepping in a SOHO kitchen - 1980 RIP pic.twitter.com/iJFaGs9sGg

— Internet Palace (@InternetPalace) June 8, 2018