conv: While I didn't know him personally_comma_ I was quite distressed to hear of the passing of Anthony Bourdain. That a man with such talent who has given so much joy to so many people_comma_ should feel he has to take his life is just soul-destroying. I was quite distressed to hear of the passing of Anthony Bourdain. That someone who has given so much joy to a huge number of people should take his own life is just awful. I know!  I was just watching his show on Netflix!  So sad_comma_ especially since he had a little girl he is leaving behind. Indeed. Depression is a terrible disease and there simply aren't enough resources devoted to mental illness_comma_ imo. I agree.  He had so much to live for.  I guess it is hard to know what demons people are hiding inside. It is. I read his book Kitchen Confidential. He's been battling addiction and demons all his life. I thought he'd found peace_comma_ but I guess not.