The restaurant industry and celebrity chefs around the world have responded to the death of Anthony Bourdain on social media. Tributes have poured in for a chef known for his "humanity", "poetry", and ability to break the mould. Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room in Paris on June 8, where he was filming 'Parts Unknown'.

I have to say I’m in total shock to hear that the amazing @Bourdain has just died ???? he really broke the mould, pushed the culinary conversation, Rest in peace chef ????‍???? ???? thoughts and love to all his family and close friends xxxxxxxxxxx pic.twitter.com/HB7sV7CeRH

— Jamie Oliver (@jamieoliver) 8 June 2018

Stunned and saddened by the loss of Anthony Bourdain. He brought the world into our homes and inspired so many people to explore cultures and cities through their food. Remember that help is a phone call away US:1-800-273-TALK UK: 116 123

— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) 8 June 2018

Seems perfect to share this today. It's a vintage clip of Anthony Bourdain when he stopped by Restaurant Gordon Ramsay over 17 years ago. Sending your family all our love -The Ramsay's xxx https://t.co/dcULITxJwA

— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) 8 June 2018

Heartbroken to hear about Tony Bourdain’s death. Unbearable for his family and girlfriend. Am going off twitter for a while

— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) 8 June 2018

Anthony Bourdain exhorted us to savor every last morsel from the smorgasbord of life. In his memory we should do just that. My column, https://t.co/3s2US5LGs8

— Frank Bruni (@FrankBruni) 8 June 2018

We’re heartbroken to learn that Anthony Bourdain passed away at the age of 61. He introduced humanity and real emotion and poetry into food storytelling. His voice is irreplaceable, and will be missed by serious eaters everywhere. https://t.co/HwRvbLIfU8

— Serious Eats (@seriouseats) 8 June 2018