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The episode of CNN’sParts UnknownthatAnthony Bourdainwas filming in the Alsace region of France when he died will not air.
“From the completed footage, the producers were able to create five location episodes (including Kenya, Asturias, Indonesia, and Far West Texas) plus two specials,” the statement continued. “Alsace was not included.”
The France episode ofParts Unknownwas slated to show Ripert guiding Bourdainto restaurants, vineyards and artisans near the French-German border. Bourdain and Ripert had filmed a conversation with chef Jean-Yves Schillinger, who told PEOPLE that Bourdain was “just like himself” that day.
The final season ofParts Unknownpremiered on Sept. 23and opened with his trip to Kenya alongside W. Kamau Bell.
“Who gets to tell the stories? This is a question asked often,” Bourdainsays in the episode, the final one to include his narration. “The answer in this case, for better or for worse, is I do — at least this time. I do my best. I look. I listen. But in the end, I know it’s my story, not Kamau’s, not Kenya’s, or Kenyans’. Those stories are yet to be heard.”
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Thepenultimate episodewas a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show. Bourdain’s colleagues spoke of some of their favorite memories from set.
Morgan Fallon, director and cinematographer, told PEOPLE he thinks Bourdain “would’ve loved the special. I think he would’ve felt that it was very true to who we all were.”
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source: people.com
