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Anthony Bourdain had no narcotics in system at time of death

By Danielle Haynes
Anthony Bourdain had non-narcotic medication in therapeutic quantities in his system at the time of his death. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Anthony Bourdain had non-narcotic medication in therapeutic quantities in his system at the time of his death. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

June 22 (UPI) -- Anthony Bourdain had no narcotics in his body at the time of his death earlier this month, a French prosecutor said Friday.

The chef and television personality died June 8 by suicide while shooting an episode of his CNN series Parts Unknown.

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French prosecutor Christian de Rocquigny told The New York Times and USA Today that though there were no narcotics in Bourdain's system, there was non-narcotic medication in therapeutic amounts. Officials determined there was no foul play involved in his death.

Bourdain first gained global fame after penning the 2000 book Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. His other television shows include A Cook's Tour and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. Throughout his career, he's been frank about his history of drug abuse.

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