People Are Sharing Their Favorite Memories Of Anthony Bourdain On Twitter. Here's Why
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was impressive in every sense of the word. He travelled the world, did a deep dive into different cultures, and introduced his viewers to dishes from countless parts of the world with his popular TV shows like "Parts Unknown." What made Bourdain different from everyone else was that he was hungry to explore and push himself out of his comfort zone in every way possible. He redefined what it means to be a celebrity chef and left the comfort of familiar spaces to wander into uncharted territory. Sadly, the chef died by suicide in 2018, leaving many of his fans gutted.
In a tribute to the late chef, The New York Times mentioned that Bourdain was a legend who really gave readers a glimpse into what life is like in a professional kitchen with his book, "Kitchen Confidential," shedding light on an industry that was not truly appreciated or understood. Bourdain was passionate about new experiences, to say the least. He wouldn't have it any other way. He said, "I know what I want. I want it all. I want to try everything once" (via Parade). Bourdain was referring to the importance of trying new dishes far from one's culture and giving everything a shot, at least once.
Bourdain made an obvious impact on fans across the globe, and now many are taking to Twitter to remember the late chef once again.
People are remembering Anthony Bourdain in many ways
Why are people sharing their favorite Anthony Bourdain memories on social media? Well, a Twitter user posed a question to others, asking them to talk about celebrity deaths that affected them deeply and left them in tears. This prompted many to speak about Bourdain and how painful it was to find out that he'd died. They also wrote about how he changed their lives and made them appreciate things differently. A fan wrote, "...Anthony Bourdain's death really affected me. I loved his shows, the people he encountered, the food (of course), the cultural aspect, and his general thinking. People have demons you never know about."
Another Twitter user wrote that they'd practiced jiu-jitsu together. They added, "He was as kind as he was cool, and that's saying a lot." A fan wrote that Bourdain was the only celebrity who inspired them to look at travel differently and appreciate new dishes on their trips. Someone else wrote about how much they adored Bourdain and said, "Anthony Bourdain is the only celebrity I've cried about. And *still* cry about. The world, now unseen through his beautiful eyes, will never be the same." He might be gone, but Bourdain will never be forgotten.
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).