Former President Obama paid tribute to chef Anthony Bourdain on Twitter.

"With the deepest sadness, we confirm the passing of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," CNN said in a statement.

"His love for great adventures, new friends, great food and drink, and compelling stories about the world made him a unique storyteller. His talent never ceased to amaze us, and we will miss him greatly. We send our condolences to his daughter and family during this incredibly difficult time," CNN wrote.

Anthony Bourdain rose to fame in 1999 when The New Yorker published his article titled "Don't Eat Before Reading This Book," which was later published as the bestselling book "Kitchen Secrets: Adventures in the Hidden Corners of the Cuisine." From there, Bourdain was invited to appear on shows on Food Network, Travel Channel, and eventually CNN.

He went on to host television shows, initially on the Food Network and the Travel Channel, before joining CNN in 2013.

Back in 2016, Anthony Bourdain sat at the same table and enjoyed bun cha (Vietnamese noodle dish) with then-US President Barack Obama in Hanoi.

Reacting to the news of Bourdain's death, Obama tweeted: “Low plastic chairs, cheap but delicious noodles with cold beer. This is how I remember Tony. He taught us about food, but more importantly, about connecting us. Making us less afraid to explore the unknown. We will miss him.”

US President Donald Trump told reporters that he was "shocked" by Bourdain's death. "I liked his show. He was a special person," the President said.

Bourdain's death is the second suicide this week in American entertainment. Earlier, renowned fashion designer Kate Spade hanged herself with a scarf outside her bedroom door in her New York City apartment on the morning of June 5th (local time).