RIP Anthony Bourdain

#Newswatch: The news of his death comes after Bourdain was found unresponsive in his hotel room on Friday morning. He was in Strasbourg, France to shoot an upcoming episode of his award-winning CNN series, Parts Unknown. "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," the broadcaster said in a statement on Friday.

Bourdain was perhaps best known for writing his best-selling book called, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, a behind-the-scenes look at restaurant kitchens. In it, he wrote about his personal misdeeds and weaknesses, including drug use.

Such sad news today!! As a young chef this was the book we all borrowed, read and passed on to the next guy on the line, it made it all seem worth it. RIP Chef #anthonybourdain pic.twitter.com/IYKVGG2Tmc

— OXBelfast (@oxbelfast) June 8, 2018

CNN's statement said that "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."

Anthony Bourdain was probably my favorite TV personality. He showed his flaws, he spoke his mind, and he had real compassion for people. He made faraway places seem familiar. He never hid the fact that he struggled. Yet, this is still so shocking. A real loss for the world.

— J.J. Abbott (@jjabbott) June 8, 2018

Please check on the people you care about. A simple call or visit could save someone’s life. Waking up to these untimely deaths are disheartening and sad ��. R.I.P #KateSpade #AnthonyBourdain

— Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) June 8, 2018

I find it heartbreaking that so many people regardless of social status are taking their lives these days! Success and an outwardly happy demeanor mean nothing, behind closed doors people are struggling! ��#anthonybourdain #KateSpade