LOS ANGELES: Anthony Bourdain’s girlfriend, Italian actress Asia Argento, has released a statement after the television chef died by suicide at age 61 on Friday. Following official confirmation of Bourdain’s death from his employer, CNN, Argento took to Twitter on Friday to pay tribute.
“Anthony gave all of himself in everything he did,” Argento 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.”