Anthony Bourdain‘s legacy will live on at Netflix in the wake of the late chef’s death.
Bourdain’sParts Unknownwas scheduled to be removed from the streaming service on June 16 as part of the regular rotation — one week after his death. Now, Netflix has announced that its agreement with the series will continue.
“Some fans have noticed that Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown was scheduled to come off Netflix US on June 16,” Netflix tweeted on its official account. “As of today, we’ve extended our agreement that will keep Parts Unknown on the service for months to come.”
The late chef’s beloved Emmy and Peabody Award-winning show, which premiered in 2013, explored cuisines and cultures off the radar of many Americans. Seasons 1-8 are currently available on Netflix.
Last weekend, fans launched anonline petitioncalling on Netflix to work out a licensing agreement with CNN in order to keep the series available.The petitionhad garnered more than 1,800 signatures.
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The two remaining episodes this season will feature Mardi Gras and Bhutan.
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French policeconfirmed to PEOPLEthat Bourdain was found at a luxury hotel in Kayersberg called Le Chambard, noting that “at this stage, nothing suggests the intervention of a third party.”
“It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain,” the network said in a statement.
New episodes ofAnthony Bourdain: Parts Unknownair Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on CNN.
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source: people.com
