Members Faulkner Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 This makes me sick to my stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roman Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 No other news? I'm just shaking my head. one never knows what someone is going through. RIH sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 True, I wasn't a fan of Bourdain's. Nevertheless, to wake up this morning and hear this news is just devastating. Especially since it's happening on the heels of Kate Spade's death. As always, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and colleagues. There is a lot of sadness in the world right now, and a lot of things are happening to make us all feel sad, too. I just pray that the rest of us find the strength in the meantime to soldier through the madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faulkner Posted June 8, 2018 Author Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 It is devastating. Just more hotline numbers from around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cat Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 I can't believe it...I loved his shows, and he was always such a force of nature. Please register in order to view this content Devastating. All these people suffering in silence like this and choosing to take their lives... Was he still with Asia Argento? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faulkner Posted June 8, 2018 Author Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 Apparently so...at least somewhat recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 I think so, yes. She has gone through hell the last 6 months (publicly - privately much longer of course), being abused and harassed and also all but shunned by many of the names in Italy. I hope she won't blame herself. Like Khan, I was not a big personal fan of his (I mostly knew him through Top Chef and his views on Gordon Ramsey) but he seemed to be a rock for Asia and he was a very unique, intelligent voice in the world. This is heartbreaking for his family and I hope they have all the love in the world. He also helped introduce me and many others to Sandra Lee's Kwanzaa cake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cat Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 Thanks. I feel terrible for her, what she went through with Weinstein, the Italian press reaction, and now this. I am still in shock. I am devastated it got to this point for him. Yes, that was what I was thinking. IA he talked about food, life, love, culture in a unique, interesting way. I really enjoyed his Parts Unknown series. I am devastated for him, his daughter and loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 Apparently the Queen of Holland's sister recently killed herself as well. The whole world is changing in violent ways and there are so few safeguards in place for those who struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cat Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 It seems to be happening more and more -- and these are only the ones that we know about (i.e.: people in the public eye). Depression is a silent, stalking killer, it feels like, and many, many others are turning to this as a 'way out.' I feel like we are failing people suffering from this and other mental illnesses. Depression needs more than just a doctor's prescription to fix it. It needs constant support, friendship, counselling, a community of understanding. And some luck. Especially in our current environment, which seems yes more violent and cruel. Emotionally violent too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roman Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 Now OT, but why has Asia been shunned in Italy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2017/10/asia-argento-harvey-weinstein-italian-backlash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roman Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 Vile. just vile. victim blaming. how classless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members reallyhateskateonlost Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 I sometimes watched his shows on CNN and thought what a great job he had traveling around the world and eating. I am really shocked and saddened as I'm sure his family and friends are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cat Posted June 8, 2018 Members Share Posted June 8, 2018 Even by misogynistic media standards, it was a travesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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