French prosecutor Christian de Rocquigny said there was no evidence of violence in the chef and TV host’s death Authorities Find No Evidence of Foul Play or Violence in Anthony Bourdain's Death French authorities do not believe Anthony Bourdain‘s death involved foul play. Speaking with PEOPLE, French prosecutor Christian de Rocquigny said there was no evidence of violence in the chef and TV host’s death. Get push notifications with news, features and more. “Nothing suggested the involvement of a third person,” Rocquigny told PEOPLE. A medical expert did not find any signs of violence on Bourdain’s body and toxicology tests are being performed, the AP reported. Rocquigny explained to PEOPLE that “an autopsy is the priority” as police in Colmar, France, continue investigating Bourdain’s death. On Friday, Bourdain, 61, was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Kaysersberg, France, by his close friend and French chef Eric Ripert, according to CNN. Both were filming an upcoming episode of Parts Unknown. Tribeca-Anthony Bourdain, New York, USA - 18 May 2016 Anthony Bourdain | Credit: Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Rocquigny previously told PEOPLE that Bourdain died by hanging at a luxury hotel in Kaysersberg called Le Chambard, and said, “at this stage, nothing suggests the intervention of a third party.” RELATED VIDEO: Remembering Anthony Bourdain’s Life and Career In a statement to PEOPLE, Olivier Nasti, owner of Le Chambard, expressed his condolences for the loss of the “visionary” Bourdain. “It is with great respect for the leader, the author, the TV entertainer, the visionary Anthony Bourdain, that I express all my condolences to his family and to the anonymous people around the world who he made so much dream,” he wrote. “Out of respect for his family and friends, my team and I want to preserve his memory in silence,” he continued. “Finally, through these few words, it is the whole family of French gastronomy that joins me, to renew our deep friendship to our American brothers bereaved.” Ocean Liner Dinner Hosted By Anthony Bourdain, Frederic Morin, David McMillan, Andrew Carmellini, Eric Ripert, Daniel Boulud And Francois Payard - Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert | Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty Speaking with the New York Times hours after news of Bourdain’s death, his mother Gladys Bourdain said she had no indication that her son might have been thinking about suicide. “He is absolutely the last person in the world I would have ever dreamed would do something like this,” she told the publication. Gladys also said she spoke to Ripert, who told her that “Tony had been in a dark mood these past couple of days.” AnthonyBourdain_Obi Anthony Bourdain | Credit: Ben Trivett A police spokesperson in Strasbourg, France, confirmed Bourdain’s death to PEOPLE on Friday but would not confirm the cause of death. The manner of death was classified as a suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “help” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.<doc-sep>Anthony Bourdain. Photo: Travel Chanel Exactly two weeks after Anthony Bourdain’s death, French officials have shared the results of his autopsy. The findings: The Parts Unknown host and best-selling author was not under the influence of narcotics in the hours before he died by suicide. According to the New York Times, the autopsy turned up therapeutic traces of an unnamed nonnarcotic medication and nothing else. The cause of death remains suicide by hanging. Bourdain was cremated in France shortly after his death, and according to his mother, Gladys Bourdain, family and friends will soon hold a private ceremony in her son’s honor. She also revealed that despite being against Bourdain’s many tattoos, she plans on getting a tattoo on her wrist to commemorate her son in the coming weeks. It will read “Tony.”<doc-sep>Anthony Bourdain. Photo: Travel Chanel Exactly two weeks after Anthony Bourdain’s death, French officials have shared the results of his autopsy. The findings: The Parts Unknown host and best-selling author was not under the influence of narcotics in the hours before he died by suicide. According to the New York Times, the autopsy turned up therapeutic traces of an unnamed nonnarcotic medication and nothing else. The cause of death remains suicide by hanging. Bourdain was cremated in France shortly after his death, and according to his mother, Gladys Bourdain, family and friends will soon hold a private ceremony in her son’s honor. She also revealed that despite being against Bourdain’s many tattoos, she plans on getting a tattoo on her wrist to commemorate her son in the coming weeks. It will read “Tony.”<doc-sep>ANTHONY Bourdain was found dead in a hotel room in Paris, shocking his legion of fans around the world. The US chef and author was discovered by a close friend on the morning of June 8 in France. Here's what we know about the much-loved chef... 2 Anthony Bourdain discussing documentary Jeremiah Tower in 2017 Credit: Getty - Contributor What was Anthony Bourdain's cause of death? Anthony Bourdain was found dead following a suspected suicide. The popular US television personality - who had worked for CNN since 2013 - died in an apparent suicide in a hotel room in Strasbourg, France. Bourdain's close friend and fellow chef Eric Ripert found him unresponsive in his room. He was working on an episode for his CNN show Parts Unknown, which is currently airing its 11th season. A French prosecutor said the day after Bourdain was found there was no evidence of foul play in his death. Christian de Rocquigny added there did not appear to be much planning in the television personality's suicide. He said: "There is no element that makes us suspect that someone came into the room at any moment." 2 Anthony with friend Eric Ripert, who found him unresponsive on June 8, 2018 Credit: Getty Images - Getty How old was the Parts Unknown chef? Bourdain was 61 and preparing to celebrate his birthday on June 25. CNN paid tribute to his "remarkable stories" in a statement which read: "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain. "His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. "His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time." WHO ELSE HAVE WE LOST THIS YEAR? PAST WIVES What to know about John Warner's wife SAD LOSS The Little Mermaid voice of Sebastian, Samuel E. Wright, dead at 74 ACTOR REMEMBERED A look at the life of The Office's Mark York & why he was in a wheelchair MEMORABLE ROLE What to know about The Office actor Mark York who has died at the age of 55 MANGA TRAGEDY Cause of death of Berserk manga creator Kentaro Miura FILM LEGEND What to know about Charles Grodin movie roles What was his net worth? Anthony Bourdain was worth £11.95million ($16million) in 2018. Despite his millions, Bourdain once shared a £4.40 meal with Barack Obama. Bourdain, host of the Emmy winning travel and food show Parts Unknown shot to fame in 2000. His book Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly revealed an expose of the haute cuisine world. In the lead up to his death, Bourdain was keen to shake off his "bad boy" image, which he gained for his use of sexual references in hit TV show No Reservations. Enjoying working on Parts Unknown, the chef extraordinaire told the Globe and Mail in April 2018: "I'm not a chef. I'm not bad. And I'm not a boy." If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans on 116123.<doc-sep>
So sad. Anthony Bourdain’s cause of death was confirmed by a prosecutor in France on June 9 and it turns out he shockingly used the belt from his hotel bathrobe to end his life. Anthony Bourdain‘s shockingly premature death happened when the famed chef sadly took his own life using the belt from a bathrobe located in the hotel room he was staying at in France, according to the prosecutor of Colmar in France’s Alsace region and reported by the New York Post. On June 9, Prosecutor Christian de Rocquigny confirmed the upsetting news about the celebrity chef’s suicide, leaving many family members, friends and fans speechless. “There is no element that makes us suspect that someone came into the room at any moment,” Christian explained. He also confirmed that a medical expert came to the conclusion that there were no signs of violence on 61-year-old Anthony’s body when it was found. Toxicology tests, including urine tests, are currently being done to find out if the late star was on any medication at the time of his death. News of Anthony’s death made headlines shortly after he was suddenly found unconscious by his friend, Eric Ripert, on the morning of June 8. “It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain,” CNN announced in an official statement. “His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time.” Since the tragic news, many celebrities and people close to Anthony have spoken out on social media, including his girlfriend Asia Argento, 42. “Anthony gave all of himself in everything that he did. His brilliant, fearless spirit touched and inspired so many, and his generosity knew no bounds. He was my love, my rock, my protector. I am beyond devastated,” she wrote in a tweet. “My thoughts are with his family. I would ask that you respect their privacy and mine.” We are continuing to send healing wishes to all those affected by Anthony’s death. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.