Anthony Bourdain Dead: Girlfriend Asia Argento Pays Tribute To ‘Brilliant, Fearless, Generous’ Chef

'He was my love, my rock, my protector. I am beyond devastated.'

Asia Argento has paid tribute to her long-term boyfriend Anthony Bourdain, who was found dead in a Strasbourg hotel room.

The famous chef was in the city to work on an episode of CNN show ‘Parts Unknown’.

The network announced news of his death on Friday morning, with their official statement saying it was being treated as a suspected suicide.

Asia and Anthony in September 2017
Asia and Anthony in September 2017
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Tweeting on Friday afternoon, Asia said she was “beyond devastated” at Anthony’s death.

“Anthony gave all of himself in everything that he did,” she wrote. “His brilliant, fearless spirit touched and inspired so many, and his generosity knew no bounds. He was my love, my rock, my protector. I am beyond devastated.

“My thoughts are with his family. I would ask that you respect their privacy and mine.”

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— Asia Argento (@AsiaArgento) June 8, 2018

Numerous other famous faces also paid tribute online:

Stunned and saddened by the loss of Anthony Bourdain. He brought the world into our homes and inspired so many people to explore cultures and cities through their food. Remember that help is a phone call away US:1-800-273-TALK UK: 116 123

— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) June 8, 2018

I have to say I’m in total shock to hear that the amazing @Bourdain has just died 💔 he really broke the mould, pushed the culinary conversation, Rest in peace chef 👨🍳 🙏 thoughts and love to all his family and close friends xxxxxxxxxxx pic.twitter.com/HB7sV7CeRH

— Jamie Oliver (@jamieoliver) June 8, 2018

Damn it, Tony.

Why?

I’ll always love you, pal.

Always be grateful.

Never gonna stop wondering why, though.

My heart is with you, wherever you are. Sending strength to your daughter.

Thank you, thank you - a thousand thousand thank you’s for everything.@Bourdain

— Adam Richman (@AdamRichman) June 8, 2018

Anthony. One of my idols. Unapologetic, passionate and one of the best storytellers on the planet. Thank you for making food so exciting. And always standing up for everything right. Horrible. Why why why. Be at peace now :(

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 8, 2018

Such tragic news about Anthony @Bourdain. Reach out if you need to and if you can. Look out for friends and loved ones. Thoughts are with Anthony’s family and friends. Another good soul lost

— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) June 8, 2018

Anthony’s profile began to soar in 1999 when the New Yorker magazine published his article Don’t Eat Before Reading This.

He later turned this into the book, ‘Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly’ and his first television show ‘A Cook’s Tour’ premiered in January 2002.

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