Such a shame that he took his own life, he gave so much to the world in his journeys, writing and TV shows.
I became familiar with him through Somara’s keen interest in culinary school. I think she read at least one of his books. Bourdain came off as tough and coarse but on the upside, he was honest. He had some pretty thick skin based upon all the people he shared food/drink with and also the stuff he ate to our amusement.