US CELEBRITY CHEF ANTHONY BOURDAIN HANGS SELF

According to reports, US celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain committed suicide by hanging himself on Friday. The star of the food and travel show, "Parts Unknown" was reportedly found hanging in a hotel in France where he was working on an episode.

In a statement, CNN confirmed the news and said, "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain. His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time."

Recently, American Designer Kate Spade, who had built a fashion empire under her committed suicide earlier this week.