Anderson Cooper’s tribute to his friend Anthony Bourdain

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In death, as in life, Anthony Bourdain brought us closer together.On his award-winning series, Parts Unknown, Bourdain brought the world home to CNN viewers. Through the simple act of sharing meals, he showcased both the extraordinary diversity of cultures and cuisines, yet how much we all have in common.Tragically, he proved this again on Friday. Bourdain's death shook television viewers around the world. The most common sentiment: I feel like I've lost a friend.

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