Anthony Bourdain, the chef turned Emmy-winning TV foodie, has died at age 61 as a result of suicide, CNN reported Friday.
According to the BBC, his body was found in a hotel room in a Strasbourg, France, where he was shooting an episode for CNN’s “Parts Unknown,” now in its 11th season.
The network released a statement Friday confirming his death and mourning the loss.
“It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain,” the network said. “His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller.