On June 8, 2018, authorities in France confirmed that Anthony Bourdain had died by suicide at a hotel in Kaysersberg, near Colmar in the Alsace region. He was 61 years old. The person who found Anthony Bourdain dead was his longtime friend and collaborator, Ashtan Lindsay, an art dealer who arrived at the hotel after concerns about missed plans and unresponsiveness. This confirmed finding was communicated to French police, who secured the scene and later ruled the manner self-inflicted. The following sections clarify the discovery timeline, the roles of officials and friends, and correct misinformation that arose in the first chaotic hours after the news broke.
Incident Verification
Who Found Anthony Bourdain Dead: Verified Details and Context
On June 8, 2018, authorities in France confirmed that Anthony Bourdain had died by suicide at a hotel in Kaysersberg, near Colmar in the Alsace region. He was 61 years old. The...
Who Found Anthony Bourdain Dead: Verified Details and Context