#ForAnthony: Restaurant Industry Remembers Bourdain

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The hashtag #ForAnthony started trending on Twitter shortly after news broke that chef/writer/storyteller and host of the CNN original series Parts Unknown Anthony Bourdain committed suicide at 61.  In a statement, CNN said: "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," the network said in a statement Friday morning. "His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time." Social media was flooded with tributes. Seasoned‏ @beseasoned 26

To our collective hero, we’ll miss you. To our service industry family, we love you. If you need help please reach out. Today, make a meal to share with friends in his honor. #ForAnthony

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