Anthony Bourdain, the celebrity chef who was recently found deceased after an apparent suicide, was mourned by millions worldwide. This is due not only to his contribution to the food industry but his role as an almost political journalist while exploring the world in his series "Parts Unknown".
The globetrotting American was well known for his outspoken nature and his blunt manner on screen, as well as in his many books. Bourdain used his public platform to speak out for causes he felt strongly about. Here is a rundown of some of his most lasting contributions on pertinent political issues.