President Trump said Friday he was shocked to hear CNN host and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain took his own life while in France.
Bourdain, 61, was found dead in his hotel room after apparently hanging himself, CNN reported. He was in the process of filming an upcoming episode for “Parts Unknown.”
Trump said he was a fan of Bourdain’s show and extended condolences to Bourdain’s family.
“I want to extend to his family my heartfelt condolences,” Trump told reporters Friday. “That was very shocking. When I woke up this morning, Anthony Bourdain is dead. I enjoyed his show.”
“He was quite a character,” Trump continued.
Bourdain, who was critical of Trump, joked in 2017 that he would poison the president if he had to cook for him.
Bourdain is the second high-profile figure to die of suicide this week. Fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead in her home earlier this week after taking her own life.
Trump also sent his condolences to Spade’s family.
