Twitter reacts to death of "Parts Unknown" star Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain, noted author, chef and star of the popular “Parts Unknown” is dead.

The likable Bourdain, who made us all wish we had him as a traveling and dining companion (most of the time) , in an apparent suicide while in France filming an episode for his show, according to CNN, which aired his show.

Twitter reacted with condolences and posts urging people who were contemplating suicide to reach out for help.Relate

Many contained the number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255, which is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

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Twitter reacts to the death of Anthony Bourdain, star of “Parts Unknown”