Anthony Bourdain Documentary Explores Possible Cause of Chef’s Suicide

Anthony Bourdain’s brand was passion: Galloping around the globe in search of extreme food and intense experiences suitable for television, he segued into a role as a lover of humanity, especially its poorest and least-attended-to members.

Then came June 8, 2018. What happened? “Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride,” he once said. How could a man joyously dedicated to sucking the marrow out of life discard his own?

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Kyle Smith

Kyle Smith is the film critic for the Wall Street Journal.

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Anthony Bourdain’s brand was passion: Galloping around the globe in search of extreme food and intense experiences suitable for television, he segued into a role as a lover of humanity, especially its poorest and least-attended-to members.

Then came June 8, 2018. What happened? “Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride,” he once said. How could a man joyously dedicated to sucking the marrow out of life discard his own?