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Twitter reacts to the death of Anthony Bourdain, star of “Parts Unknown”

Remembering Anthony Bourdain
By Shelia Poole
June 8, 2018

Anthony Bourdain, noted author, chef and star of the popular “Parts Unknown” is dead.

The likable Bourdain, who made us all wish we had him as a traveling and dining companion (most of the time) , in an apparent suicide while in France filming an episode for his show, according to CNN, which aired his show.

Twitter reacted with condolences and posts urging people who were contemplating suicide to reach out for help.Relate

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Many contained the number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255, which is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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