Asia Argento Seemingly Reacts to Anthony Bourdain Biography

Asia Argento, the girlfriend of the late Anthony Bourdain, has seemingly reacted to a bombshell new biography of the superstar chef.

“Cease busting my balls,” Argento, 47, captioned a Wednesday, September 28, Instagram Story snap of herself sporting a black shirt. The Marie Antoinette actress’ tee featured a picture of bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman.

The Italy native’s cryptic social media message comes hours after an excerpt of Charles Leerhsen’s unauthorized e-book about Bourdain’s culinary profession was printed. Folks shared a snippet of copy on Wednesday, together with the Elements Unknown host’s remaining dialog with Argento. Down and Out in Paradise is set for a Tuesday, October 11, launch.

“Is there something I can do?” Bourdain reportedly requested his then-girlfriend, per Leerhsen’s e-book. Argento, for her half, replied: “Cease busting my balls.”

The Kitchen Confidential writer additionally allegedly advised the actress that she was “reckless with my coronary heart.”

Argento had not learn Leerhshen’s literary work however was not proud of the writer publishing a narrative about Bourdain’s remaining moments earlier than his demise.

“I wrote clearly to this man that he couldn’t publish something I mentioned to him,” she advised the New York Instances in a Tuesday, September 27, assertion.

Bourdain died by suicide on the age of 61 in Strasbourg, France, in June 2018 whereas he was within the nation to movie his Anthony Bourdain: Elements Unknown docuseries for CNN.

“It’s with extraordinary unhappiness we are able to affirm the demise of our good friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain,” CNN mentioned in a press release on the time. “His love of nice journey, new pals, advantageous food and drinks and the exceptional tales of the world made him a novel storyteller. His skills by no means ceased to amaze us and we are going to miss him very a lot. Our ideas and prayers are along with his daughter at this extremely tough time.”

The acclaimed chef is survived by 15-year-old daughter Ariane, whom he shared with ex-wife Ottavia Busia, and Argento, who he started courting in 2017.

“Anthony gave all of himself in all the pieces that he did. His good, fearless spirit touched and impressed so many, and his generosity knew no bounds,” the Scarlet Diva actress tweeted after her then-beau’s demise. “He was my love, my rock, my protector. I’m past devastated. My ideas are along with his household. I’d ask that you just respect their privateness and mine.”

Following Bourdain’s demise, CNN aired the ultimate season of Elements Unknown, during which the late host received two posthumous Emmy Awards trophies.

If you happen to or somebody you already know is in emotional misery or contemplating suicide, name the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).