Anthony Bourdain’s Mother Speaks Out About His Tragic Death | TODAY
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- New details are emerging about the last days of chef and author Anthony Bourdain as his mother speaks out about her younger son, Christopher, broke the tragic news to her. NBC senior national correspondent Kate Snow reports for TODAY.
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Anthony Bourdain’s Mother Speaks Out About His Tragic Death | TODAY
Goodbye old friend. Thank you for taking me with you around the world for 20 years. I'm going to miss you.
Shortythepresident I second your comment !!!***
Me to, I feel like I've lost a good friend.
True
And HOW!
Never,would have thought that he was having a hard time with life and the thought of hey I need to end this now ,So sorry for the loss of a wonderful human being who you want to never stop watching.
I met him about 12 years ago downtown Chicago on Broadway in front of the Green Mill ... he was on the phone pacing up and down the street and I waited a few minutes and he got off the phone and I yelled out “Hey Anthony my sister loves you” and he looked at me and went 🤷🏻♂️ and then walked over and introduced himself to me and my buddy. He was super nice and real and he was in Chicago to film an episode of his show. It was great to meet him - hope you’re at peace Anthony - I know you are 🙏🏻
They will be NO one like Anthony Bourdain in this world! To me watching his documentary is like I was there with him, he took me with him in his amazing shows 😢😢
Yes, it was different. It was interesting. And Tony was like hanging out with an old friend. We all felt it.
His life, his choice. Stop beating him up and just be thankful for all he gave us. If the pain is too much sometimes you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. I will never forget Tony.
@LotsOfCoins Obviously you just don't get it.
It's not beating up on AB to use this sad choice as motivation to check in on ourselves and others. Suicide is not a desirable outcome, but of course it's not something to blame someone for. I'm very grateful for his life and what he had to say about the world. But given the circumstances, I wish he had taken more time and care for himself-- as we all should.
I never really watched Bourdain's shows, until recently. I think he was great for the world; he helped introduce different foods, people, & cultures to the world. He healed, & didn't divide.
So sad , he connected with so many people with his talent . God bless him
“There were no signs” what about the obvious depression in his eyes?
Why would they cremate the body so fast overseas and not bring it back and have her properly examined whole thing seems ridiculous a man with all his money show that was very well done all his knowledge I don't see him not seeking out professional help no note being left behind and not talkin to his mother since Mother's Day I don't understand real fishy seems like they close the case real fast
Yeah, he looked unhappy.
@@davidmann9693 exactly!!! Why just take their word for it, no the examination should've been here in the states, his family should've had to right to do that, he always talked about how he had the best job in the world and he would've never wanted to just leave his daughter, I think that a full investigation should've been done!! I was and still am one of his biggest fans!! I Love his personality!! His best friend Zamir was funny as well!! We all miss him!!
I agree, there was something he was holding back. Very private person. I miss him and his show.
If you know how eyes work, you can see that in everyone over maybe 35 no matter how successful, born lucky, or beloved.
Love and Prayer sent to his family.
Never know how down a person can be because they hide it so well ❤❤❤❤❤
Breaks my heart. I feel like I've lost a best friend
It seems so out of nowhere. And no one around him close to him is claiming he showed any signs of depression..? Just so weird.
Conchezness
I started culinary school because I wanted to learn about the culture behind the foods that I LOVE!!!!! THANK YOU MR. BOURDAIN. You are truly one of Americas greatest treasures worth remembering😔☹😢😭
H H I agree. As someone who has dealt with depression I saw no signs in him. There has to be more to the story.
Jacqueline Payne The man was an ambassador of the people. He made me love food, exploration and being open to other cultures
if your rich and generous o will be your best friend.
How would his mother be devastated at the same level, like millions of his fans around the world? Poor choice of words.
God stop whining about everything under the sun
Alexander the Ordinary what makes you think it was scripted? She probably just said on the go. And you don't need to go to college to know how to speak properly.
Targa Ray You mean to say you're not IMPACTED by media-speak?!? (I'm so g.d. sick of 'impacted' for 'affected,' I could puke.) Once ONE of them misuses or overuses a term, the other pundits all piggy-back until the term becomes part of every workaday dolt's speech. "Mischieeeviiious" for mischievous comes to mind.
Actually when something like this first happens you are in shock. Trust me she probably has a million wonderful things to say about her son. It will take her a long while to process this. Stop judging others and how they react in times of grief. Unless you have walked in the same shoes you don’t know how it feels to lose someone to suicide.
The phrase sounds as if it comes out from the mouth of a media machine picking up juicy morsels surrounding a celebrity's suicide, rather than the reflection of the death of a fellow human being, and being empathetic towards the grief of his mom. That was why I felt appalled at her choice of words.
Still years later we miss him. The man is an almost exact twin of my own brother. Anthony! you are still with us, your talent, your love for people, cutlures and food still carries on. Oh- why were you in a hurry to transcend στον άλλο κόσμο - al otro mundo? Your memory will be forever eternal. Love you.
It's a silent war inside of u 😎
RIP humble guy 💗
“I hope you are where you need to be.”
May God have mercy
R.I.P Tony 💙
This is beyond sad and heartbreaking. He was loved all around the world, and now we are all left with more questions than answers. He was an amazing person. I pray that his daughter will be okay; she is going to need a lot of love and therapy.
TheCurlieQue
This sucks. He was rare gem. I'm glad we have so much footage for future generations.
Those deep black holes of depression can come on very quickly and it's almost impossible to reach out. Checking on those we love is the best!
What about depression that some have from childhood on and they become very skilled at covering it up. Probably this flash depression isnt so bad. I dont know. Lucky people dont get depressed.
@@westsidegranny6100 what do you mean??
Anthony was a great narrator! I was so upset when I learned about his death, I do remember watching him once and he said he never felt happy and it shocked me. That was a red flag.
It is called "walking depression." People learn to look normal even though they are suffering from acute depression. Abruptly, they just decide they have had enough.
SuperFlatrock The clinical term is “functional depression.”
Enough.
I agree with you
Anthony's death saddened me and I feel there are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding it. Others criticizing some of the people he had begun to rat out have also experienced so-called suicides or been murdered as well.
Nobody in the news has talked about the general lack of health coverage for mental health in the US. Disability and life insurance companies have a rider to EXCLUDE suicide and mental health disease. We should be outraged about this!
I agree. Insurance companies ruin people's lives.
Acm Scm Did you know, that President Trump has been talking mental health, even before his ELECTION?
HE, wants to improve mental health.
Did you know, Congress has passed over 570+ bills, but, they are SITTING in the SENATE, waiting on their votes?????
Acm Scm I dont think health coverage will do anything. I would guess its an environmental toxin. Maybe xenoestrogens in the food supply. All that happens if you go to a doctor is that they put you on meds which can actually cause you to do something worse than you were going to.
Big pharma and drugs, drugs and more drugs seems to rule this society. We need to focus on preventive medicine instead of focusing so much on pharmacotherapy
Peggy Vick
Nope. I've NEVER heard that.
Explain why he took away mental health coverage? Did you know that?
Thank you Kate Snow for your touching testimony about your father-in-law.
Hi
a great loss...really miss his shows...they were real and terrific
Huge loss... it was said he said "I don't know anyone who wants to die more than me". A bright light in the world has gone out.
RIP you Are NEVER FORGOTTEN Anthony!!!
🙏🏻😭😢😭😭
What a beautiful man. I wish he had known what he was a gift to all of us.
No he wasn't he talked trash about my country. Troubled soul could not be happy where the sun shines , beautiful scenery and wonderful people. May he find peace where ever his soul landed.
@@dsmith9709 I hope you find the peace in your life as well. The road to peace is often blocked in many ways because we are all different and we all handle what life in our own way. I just wanted to write a sweet message about someone I enjoyed watching. You had to go and make it political. Thanks
You never know what ppl are dealing with an going through....rip sorry for yalls loss and prayers for everyone.....this is the second one that has passed away...sad....god bless his family and friends and .....all..
Something is not right
Yeah, he had clinical depression.
I've been a fairly big fan of AB for quite a few years. In his book he shares how after his first divorce he thought about killing himself every night while driving home. I figured he was in a way better place now, especially with a daughter he adores. My guess is that he is on some pharmaceutical that enhanced these preexisting feelings in him.
AGREED
suzie mills
what do you mean?
Jon West Sr Heh have you ever watched his show? He was never happy that I can remember. He had a permanent depressive and hostile attitude. Im wondering who these morons coming out the woodwork now are. You might want to actually watch the show or learn about him.
God bless his mother. Try and think he is at peace now. 🌈
I miss his shows- he was a great man! humble and simple.
still breaks my heart till now
You will be missed. Such a great human being
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Rest in peace...I always watched his shows.I was devastated to hear he took his life.Such a tragedy.I will never forget you Anthony.❤❤❤
We lost a very cool real person, rest in peace anthony.
REW OFFICIAL he was a cool guy.
as usual drug addict gone soon...r.i.p. anthony bourdain...
What’s not adding up? He suffered from depression most of his life. Heroin addiction. Depression medications. What’s not adding up!
No kidding
Anthony was a friend of ours that we never met. Miss you so much brother...
I hope he finds peace and I wish his family peace and healing through this difficult time 💞🙏💞
I'm gonna miss him I'm heart broken
Special, amazing, magical man, there will never be another quiet like you Anthony Bourdain, you have given us so much joy and knowledge to see the world through your eyes as you traveled and shared is a blessing and never forgotten. Thank you for everything you shared, you are very loved rip Anthony Bourdain❤
Loved watching him very much you could tell he was a real person and he loved people and he love to travel around the world to see and meet different people and experience their culture he will be truly missed I miss you already Anthony Godspeed
Click bait. Mom is not interviewed.
Sue Indeed. I feel cheated.
Yes. Kit here. rator@juno.com
She was. Over the telephone. She was quoted also.
I still live in disbelief. This wonderful human being will be missed dearly.
You must have an alternate definition of ‘wonderful’. The man had hatred in his heart and was an atheist pos. Without God, a man has no purpose.
Omniscient 1 throughout history. I believe many religious people have also died.. so dying is not just for atheist or non religious people. What's your point?
@@fullthrottlealways Not true AT ALL !!!
@@fullthrottlealways Atheist are much better people than religious most religious people. They are kind, empathetic and intelligent as an outcome of logical thinking. Suicidal qualities are severely lacked in selfish and ignorant people.
Loved, Anthony was most certainly and still is loved.
I agree to see Anthony Bourdain on TV felt like seeing a good old friend. He was that cool... May he Rest In Peace
Up until now, I can't believe he's gone. RIP Anthony!😣
He wouldn’t leave his daughter behind. Something isn’t adding up!
Captain Planet
Depression is overwhelming. 🥀🇦🇺
Captain Planet the one who found him killed him.....think about it....This will come out soon
Captain Planet You got it. Have said from the get go I do not believe he committed suicide.
some of the medication they use to treat mental illness can make you feel lifeless and put you in dark places because you feel it controls your emotions. combined with drug abuse and possibly alcoholism, i am not surprised.
I cried when I heard the news ,I still can't believe he's gone but his spirit lives on for the world to see I now look and read anything Anthony Bourdain. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND NO MORE STRUGLES 😔💔🙏
We have been losing so many people in 2018
Steven Hawkins, Verne Troyes, and now Anthony Bourdain, may they all rest in peace
Mexico will miss you RIP Bourdain can't say how so beautiful your soul was but you were a world wonderful
Bourdain R.I.P. cool guy =(
What a sweet man he was 😢
I still don't believe he would commit suicide!!.. Thanks tony because of you I took a chance and began traveling I went to turkey morocco Spain.. And many other countries and I met my wife in morocco thank you so much and god bless you.
I will never believe that Tony Bourdain took his own life!
William O Watkins Right there with you. There really is more to this story.
Amazing cover up!! Eric most likely knows the truth!
Yeah, let’s not undermine the significance of a lifetime battle with mental illness, including depression and substance abuse...
Probably wasn't a S, genius
Something is not adding up here....
Anthony Armstrong - would you elaborate please.
I watched his show every now and then, to me, mostly, he came across as an unhappy person.
RIP, hope you’re in a better place.
Smells like a Clinton job.
Anthony Armstrong I agree
I think there’s a connection to him speaking out against Harvey Weinstein. Seeing his gf Asia Argento was one of his victims.
I've been a fairly big fan of AB for quite a few years. In his book he shares how after his first divorce he thought about killing himself every night while driving home. I figured he was in a way better place now, especially with a daughter he adores. My guess is that he is on some pharmaceutical that enhanced these feelings in him.
He was my favorite food traveller , gosh how that happened
It still hurts Rest In Peace Tony 💕 2021
We never know what is going on in one's mind....
Rest in peace Anthony, you will be missed, but never forgotten❤❤❤
Very sad…how about we ALL wake up to reality of disconnect and trauma in so many lives. How long are we going to keep ‘running’ from it and idolizing traumatized people-
Be kind to yourself, listen to the cries of your and others souls and quit running.
Wisdom of trauma….
God help us all!!
RIP dear Anthony Bourdain. What a wonderful human being and Soul of light. Is so sad of your passing. Now you are free and up in heaven with God. Much love to your dear mother and family. Will always be remembered.
I don't understand all this concern with keeping people alive when nobody cares about their quality of life. Those who are left behind and express sadness are often the very same people who never raised a finger including governments.
People are sleeping rough on the streets, forced to eat rats, denied healthcare and yet everyone wants to prolong their suffering and even God forbid get them to procreate yet another miserable life because the system needs slaves.
Bravo those who have the courage to end it all.
How can you say " Bravo", to a lonley suicide. My nephew took his life at 22 years old after a broken heart. He was loved, had just had a young child and was about to graduate to his profession. I live in a different state, yet I wired him funds to pay his rent for a year after the new baby....He was loved by his Mom, Dad , sibling, Aunts, Cousins and STILL ended it. Your comment about bravery, he was frightened and must have felt hopless ....I still cry for the beautiful soul he was and would have been...for his child who will NEVER know a hug from him.
This pain is so great and hard for all his fans! Tony, We love you & wish you peace
Just so very sad ...Will miss him like crazy !!💜💜
It does make those of us that are suffering contemplate it. No fame, love or wealth like they had...and they couldn't even hang on. Imagine your alone, struggling and not much to live for and hearing all this bad need about people who have it so much better and couldn't even make it...it's heartbreaking to hear and struggling hard to find reason to keep going
His death gave me chills and tears. All my heroes, they're all gone. He reminded me of my father that passed. I love you Tony ❤️ wherever you may be now.
R.i.p so very sorry for your loss
A man who had it all, talent, money, Fame a dream job, beautiful family, and still inside his head something was terribly wrong. God Rest his Soul
My heart breaks for his daughter. This is so sad. 💔
RIP. You visited us last year to find out what the common man eats on the street over here. You were the first chef of a major travel and food tv show to do that. Mental health is important as I too have discovered.
Happy trails.
Aspartame in our soft drinks and energy drinks are driving people insane every day.
This was a very serious issue for me. I progressively lost control and didn't have a clue . I could've harmed myself or someone. Luckily I found out just in time before it unknowly took over completely.
If you can spread this, It can help our youth be more stable mentally with peers in our schools. ☺✌
I can't believe it happened, Mr. Anthony Bourdain was an inspiration to me, His show was always so captivating to me. Most Saturdays I would watch Anthony Bourdain on CNN, he was an incredible story teller, Mr. Anthony Bourdain was also a seasoned Chef. I wish we could turn time back time and help him, Anthony was pretty close to me because, the way he talked to people and told stories was Incredible, man! this guy was blamless! Anthony would always treat people with respect and engage in conversation like no one else and make Friends everywhere, Anthony you were like a really good friend to me, God bless you Anthony. He was laid back and always took it easy, I think all of us need to do that sometimes in life, Anthony is/was an Ideal to strive for in terms of how he was laid back and was a stud on CNN, even being on CNN by itself is an enormous accomplishment. Finally, I think that Anthony will be remembered as a legend, I guess through the test of time the chapter of his life just had to end, I guess God just decided to take his life. Rest in peace Anthony hopefully I know as great of a guy like you should be in paradise with God, I Guess what I'm trying to say is you're in a better place or maybe the next life. I will be praying for you Anthony, I will be praying for you Anthony and in addition all of our brothers and sisters everywhere ( humanity), xoxoxo R.I.P. Anthoby Bourdain.
Gosh, one of the greatest humans to walk this earth. My Dad and I watched his show on CNN all the time, the highlight of my dad's sickly last few years. Tony Bourdain was loved by my Father so much, he even started speaking in the same mannerisms. When Dad was in his hospital and as I was leaving for the evening, dad said to me, don't for6to watch Bourdain as he called him, I said dad, my TV channel is set. Tony why, I mean I can relate to everything you've gone through since I'm going thru the same now, but I'm trying to find d my way. How much I loved hearing you speak about food, comforted me to no end, I felt peaceful at bedtime thinking wow, I was just mesmerized by a king, as you always will be
He must of been torn up inside for some time sad
Yes ! (He must HAVE been !)
RIP LEGEND! THE BEST TV HAD...
I grew up watching this man on the travel Channel this right here is unbelievable I never would’ve know he was battling with depression he always looked so happy rest in heavenly peace my brotha 🙏🏾😔
Many of us can put on a great front. We don't for some reason want others to feel the same when in our presence. That's one of the mysterys of depression. No telltale signs , such a shame , RIP dear man
I’m in such shock... Truly loved watching him... I’m completely speechless... S.I.P..😢😢😢😢💔💔💔💔💔🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I miss him so much.
Me too.💔 I loved his program 💗
The only hope is at Jesus Christ, he is the only one that can redeem you, I did the best thing for myself and family, drug free last 7 years!
Yep
Praise Jesus! 🙌
Anthony may you move forward in your journey . You were the best
Can't help but cry😭
I definitely know what that hole in your heart feels like. 😢
💔🙏💕
I REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING HIS SHOW.IT WAS SO RELAXING.WATCHING SOME ONE DO A JOB THEY REALLY SEEMED TO LOVE.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ESPECIALLY HIS DAUGHTER.GOD WILL COMFORT YOU AND PRESENT YOU WITH HOPE THROUGH YOUR TIME OF SORROW AND PAIN.HE WILL SEND YOU FRESHLY RENEWED REMINDERS OF ANTHONY THAT WILL ADD WARMTH AND JOY TO YOUR HEART MIND AND SPIRIT.
Reminds me of an actress and actor who recently took their lives at their prime in my country. Nobody saw any signs.
I agree... this does not sound like suicide.
Too bad he's not around to receive such compliments from all these people.
Kids are supposed to survive their parents, not the other way around. I can't even imagine what Anthony Bourdain's mom must be going through right now.
May Anthony rest in God's eternal peace, and may God comfort his family and friends in this difficult time.
So sad! RIP❤️
"Just like his fans, his mother is having a hard time." Who wrote that! Really!?
1) All mental health professionals know that there are ALWAYS signs (and risk factors can help alert you). People often don’t know what they are or cognitive dissonance prevents them from being able to even admit there may be a problem. Some signs are very subtle and some aren’t taken seriously. In Anthony’s case, as with ANY addict, that will always be something that has the POTENTIAL to be a trigger and will always be considered a risk factor (regardless of length of sobriety, if any). I’m not saying it played a role here; we don’t know - but it was ALWAYS a risk factor.
2) Dear ABC anchor, the pain of his/any mother shouldn’t be compared to that of his fans. Just a tiny criticism that all mothers could understand.
3) Not all suicides are preventable (not referring to Anthony, just in general) and once a person is gone it takes a truly vile, immoral, CRUEL person to say anything negative about the deceased or their family. If you must be a jerk, save it for your friends and family, don’t be a monumental coward and sit behind a screen just to bully a person who died tragically. You are NO ONES judge and jury.
*We can NEVER fully know what a person is feeling regardless of our perceived relationship with them.*
Rest easy Tony... I’m so sorry you were suffering so deeply.
A. J. Beautifully written
Loved watching him. Prayers for his family and friends. He will be missed.
If you watch his shows and listen to his narration, you hear the voice of a poet. As someone who travels a lot for fun and enjoyment, I always was drawn to his love of new cultures and new experiences. I always remember this quote, "the world is a book and those who don't travel only read one page." Anthony was they type that relished reading every page and never wanted to stop. The fact that he had demons inside him convincing him that life was too painful is scary. He had the job and lifestyle many would dream of. Right now there is someone with no money barely getting by in the worst situation possible yet they continue to fight. It is so sad to think that someone at the other end of the spectrum decided that they couldn't go on further. RIP Tony
I loved watching this guy and thanks to him I know where to go eat!
Did I miss the interview with his mother ?
To say that she is devastated like the rest of us is a ludicrous statement. I have lost close friends, a husband, parents ... BUT loosing a child regardless of how old , is a whole different bag of worms....
Marjorie, I was thinking the same thing. That part of this stood out to me, the ridiculous comparison of a mother's grief with that of others.
Another little piece of my heart...🥀💔
"...like millions of fans his mother is devastated..." Yea, I think they're a little less devasted than his mother. How tone deaf.
Anderson is shook :(
Intellegent talented uncompromising. Anthony was a friend to each and every one of us. Each episode he recorded of parts unknown allowed us the adventure few of us would ever taste, hear or see. perhaps he decided that life had given him all there was to offer and it was time to go home. Anthony lived for us and delivered it with style and Witt. He walked streets with a tall, lean, slow kind of stride all over the world searching for us the best of times. Thanks Anthony for the good times and being our friend.
Wish you were still here Anthony Bourdain. I loved 'No Reservations'. You are one of my favorite people ever and always will be👍❤🍝.