Stunning. Just stunning.Fame, money, respect, one of the coolest gigs ever.
Depression has no biases.
RIP to a man that inspired many's sense of wonder.
This sucks. Was a great storyteller and seemed to have things going in the right direction.This one hit me more than I figured it would. His genius was how he would go to parts of the world others wouldn’t and show that their way of living was often no different than ours. We need way more of that.
Sad day.
I agree. I'm super bummed by the news, as I really enjoyed it, but he often alluded to his depression and angst. It's not a shock to me, it just sucks.Sadly, not shocked whatsoever by the news, but still sucks.
Really opened my eyes to some cultures I otherwise would have "ignored"
Depression and a long history of hard substance abuse is a bad mix.
Given it's Anthony Bourdain and alcohol played a role in everything he did so I would say chances are exceptionally high.Did alcohol play a role? It's scary because no one is immune to the possibility of something like this. Very sad. I loved his shows, especially "No Reservations".
####. If anyone is feeling this way, PLEASE get help. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255I've heard a few survior's of attempted suicide say that their state of mind was that everyone else was in pain because of them. And leaving would release all of their pain, and the world would be a better place without them. It's hard for those of us left behind to understand the mentality of someone in that deep of a depression, thinking that everyone else is better off without them.
We tend to label it as such a selfish act, because we can't fathom that mental state at all. When from their point of view, it's a selfless act, to save everyone else from the pain they feel because of that individual.
Yep - this has to be it.His chick was just seen messing around with another guy... wonder if that played a part?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5807979/Asia-Argento-embraces-Hugo-Clement-shared-attack-Harvey-Weinstein-Cannes.html
On a side note in a sad thread ...ugh. RIP
never talked to him beyond a "hey", but he was involved in some way- either his own kid, or nephew/niece with NYC's school of rock (school, not the musical) so I'd see him at every show. here's a video of a young floppinho with bourdain in the foreground. sad to think- like with kate spade- that a parent could decide their absence in the world was more important than being there for their kids/family/friends. :(
Very astute observation, comparing him to Hemingway. And coincidentally Hemingway also checked out via suicide at 61.I just don't get this. Who knows his demons or mental illness. But man, you wait 61 years to check out via suicide? I don't know anything about his personal life, other than his last wife ottavia was Italian and his new girlfriend was another italian, asia argento (vin diesel XXX) who seemed filthy fine. cause of my fondness for Italy I loved his Italy episodes, but man, he was hemingway, drinking, smoking, snarky. I won't judge, but........
It's just so selfish, the pain you inflict in others just won't heal cause there will be so many unanswered questons and so many what could I have seen or dones.
I have never been confused for astute on this board. I will add to my signature when we get those back.Very astute observation, comparing him to Hemingway. And coincidentally Hemingway also checked out via suicide at 61.
Several years ago I went through several bouts of depression. My wife never understood why. I was just depressed with life. Never suicidal. But then 2 years ago, for obvious reasons, I had many suicidal thoughts. Never got to the point to follow through on anything but I certainly understand the pains those who suffer depression go through. Now for whatever reason, I am the best place I have been in mentally for years and my wife on the other hand is going through the depression. Thankfully she is seeing a therapist which is helping. Nobody should suffer from this pain.####.
I deal with depression myself. Thankfully it's never been this dark, but I'm all too cognizant of how it can be impossible to see the good, and how the cycle of depression, boredom, inactivity, feelings of even less worth just go around and around.
Its maybe the key reason I don't have a firearm at my place.
Like Cappy said, this hit harder than I though and somehow resonates more on a personal level (than say a Kate Spade, no less sad, in some ways moreso with her Child, but there was not some "personal" connection.
Agreed. And it's such a difficult diagnosis and even moreso finding the right path of treatment. So far, no luck with me, just sorta deal with it. Tried meds, may have helped marginally, for a little while. Done various rounds of therapy. I mean, this started in my early teens, and I assumed it was just teenage angst and depression, but the feelings are essentially the same, three decades later.Several years ago I went through several bouts of depression. My wife never understood why. I was just depressed with life. Never suicidal. But then 2 years ago, for obvious reasons, I had many suicidal thoughts. Never got to the point to follow through on anything but I certainly understand the pains those who suffer depression go through. Now for whatever reason, I am the best place I have been in mentally for years and my wife on the other hand is going through the depression. Thankfully she is seeing a therapist which is helping. Nobody should suffer from this pain.
The Emilia-Romagna No Reservations episode is easily some of the greatest food and culture porn I've ever seen.I just don't get this. Who knows his demons or mental illness. But man, you wait 61 years to check out via suicide? I don't know anything about his personal life, other than his last wife ottavia was Italian and his new girlfriend was another italian, asia argento (vin diesel XXX) who seemed filthy fine. cause of my fondness for Italy I loved his Italy episodes, but man, he was hemingway, drinking, smoking, snarky. I won't judge, but........
I wonder if this has anything to do with it. Like maybe he didn't feel he deserved this (from the outside) charmed life? He had a 40+ year life of being an anonymous, substance-abusing cook, then the article in 1999 sent him on his way. Many "regular" people have the "am I ok / do I deserve this?" doubts - I'm sure his were magnified."I should’ve died in my 20s. I became successful in my 40s. I became a dad in my 50s. I feel like I’ve stolen a car — a really nice car — and I keep looking in the rearview mirror for flashing lights."
- Anthoy Bourdain
One of my favorite quotes of his. RIP
And then he goes and intentionally drives off a bridge. Seems kind of thankless."I should’ve died in my 20s. I became successful in my 40s. I became a dad in my 50s. I feel like I’ve stolen a car — a really nice car — and I keep looking in the rearview mirror for flashing lights."
- Anthoy Bourdain
One of my favorite quotes of his. RIP
I don't think so at allHe thought he was too cool. Very off-putting.
Really? I never got that vibe. Dude was very passionate about what he did, and the people he encountered. Very giving individual from everything I've read.And then he goes and intentionally drives off a bridge. Seems kind of thankless.
His shows are great, but I was always annoyed by him personally. He thought he was too cool. Very off-putting.