What You May Not Know About Anthony Bourdain

May 2024 ยท 1 minute read

After splitting from Busia, Bourdain met Asia Argento while filming an episode of Parts Unknown in Rome, Italy. According to Page Six, the Italian actress and director soon became a romantic and professional fixture in his life, directing numerous episodes of his hit series. 

However, just three days before Bourdain's passing, the Daily Mail posted photos of Argento in Rome holding hands with and hugging journalist Hugo Clement. Three hours before Bourdain's death was reported, she posted a cryptic message to her Instagram Stories (via People). In the post, Argento wore a ripped t-shirt that read, "F**K EVERYONE" with the caption: "You know who you are." The status of Bourdain and Argento's relationship at the time of his death is unknown. Her friend, actress Rose McGowan, told TMZ: "Anthony and Asia had a free relationship, they loved without borders of traditional relationships."

In the wake of Bourdain's passing, Argento tweeted a heartbreaking statement that said, in part, "He was my love, my rock, my protector. I am beyond devastated..."

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