Anthony Bourdain died of 'a broken heart', reveals close friend chef Daniel Boulud

In an interview, Daniel Boulud tried to not dwell too much on his friend Anthony Bourdain's death but instead focus on the good memories that remain of the celebrity chef

Chef Daniel Boulud, a close friend of Anthony Bourdain, has revealed some startling news about the celebrity chef's death. Speaking to US Weekly on Wednesday, Boulud discussed his friend's sudden demise and the possible cause for it.

His heart was broken, I think. I don’t know exactly but I know… I know that what he did was something that was a shock to everyone, absolutely." The chef also tried his best to not dwell too much on Bourdain's death but instead focus on the good memories that remain. Recalling an episode of 'Parts Unknown' that was filmed in Boulud's hometown Lyon in France in 2014, he said, "Anthony, I have many memories, as a friend, as a man who could connect with anyone and make people dream about food." He continues, "Best memory, of course, is when he took me to Lyon and we did a show on Lyon."

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