Anthony Bourdain is someone who met with a tragic end. On June 8, 2018, he died by suicide while on location in France for work. His death ignited the debate on mental health and how celebrities are equally affected by it. Fans and netizens emphasized the need to open up about mental health.
A new unauthorized biography of Bourdain has revealed some troubling details about his last few days. It includes his text messages from the days leading up to his death. The book also talks about the last text he sent to his ex-partner. Let’s find out what exactly he sent.
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Who Was Anthony Bourdain?
Anthony Bourdain was a celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian. He was known for his shows focusing on the exploration of international culture via their cuisine.
His first food and world-travel television show ‘A Cook’s Tour’ ran for 35 episodes for two years. In 2005, he started hosting the culinary and cultural adventure programs ‘Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations’ and ‘The Layover’.
Bourdain also served as a judge on ‘The Taste’ and started to host ‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’, a highly successful show where he would travel around the world and explore culture through their cuisine.
Apart from hosting, Bourdain also wrote several cookbooks, as well as fiction and historical nonfiction. On June 8, 2018, Bourdain died by suicide while on location in France, filming for ‘Parts Unknown.’
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The Tragic Last Few Days Of Bourdain
A new unauthorized biography on Bourdain titled ‘Down and Out in Paradise: The Life of Anthony Bourdain’ has shed light on the last few days of the celebrity chef.
Written by journalist Charles Leerhsen, the book mentions the text Bourdain wrote to his estranged wife Ottavia Busia-Bourdain. “I hate my fans, too. I hate being famous. I hate my job,” he wrote. One of the texts read, “I am lonely and living in constant uncertainty.” Ottavia and Bourdain remained a close confidants even after their separation in 2016.
The book also reveals his chat with his wife at that time, Asia Argento. “I am okay,” Bourdain texted Argento after seeing her social media photos. “I am not spiteful. I am not jealous that you have been with another man. I do not own you. You are free. As I said. As I promised. As I truly meant. But you were careless. You were reckless with my heart. My life.”
In his final exchange with Argento, Bourdain asked, “Is there anything I can do?,” to which the actor replied, “Stop busting my balls.” He responded with a simple, “OK,” and hanged himself later that day.
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