Autopsy The Last Hours of... Season 6 Episode 5 Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain was a charismatic and celebrated chef, television personality, and author known for his travels and insights into different cultures and cuisines. In this episode of Autopsy: The Last Hours of..., forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Shepherd investigates the circumstances surrounding Bourdain's death.

Bourdain was found unresponsive in his hotel room in France on June 8, 2018. His death was ruled a suicide by hanging, but Dr. Shepherd looks deeper into the events leading up to Bourdain's final moments.

Through interviews with Bourdain's friends and colleagues, as well as examining his medical history and toxicology report, Dr. Shepherd pieces together a timeline of Bourdain's last days. Bourdain had been filming an episode of his show Parts Unknown in France, and had been spending time with his friend and fellow chef Eric Ripert. The two had dinner together the night before Bourdain's death, and Ripert later found Bourdain's body in the morning.

Dr. Shepherd dives into Bourdain's personal history, including his struggles with addiction and mental health issues. Bourdain had been open about his past struggles with drug use, and Dr. Shepherd examines the potential role that drugs and alcohol may have played in his death. He also looks at the impact of Bourdain's intense travel schedule and the toll it may have taken on his mental health.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Shepherd highlights the importance of understanding the complexities of mental health and the need for open and honest dialogue surrounding mental health issues. He also emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help and support for those struggling with mental health concerns.

Autopsy: The Last Hours of... provides a comprehensive and respectful examination of the circumstances surrounding Bourdain's death. With interviews from those who knew him best and a detailed analysis of the evidence, viewers gain a deeper understanding of the struggles that Bourdain faced and the impact that his death had on those who loved him.