Anthony Bourdain’s Final Texts and Struggles Explored in New Memoir

Laurie Woolever's upcoming memoir reveals poignant details of her relationship with Bourdain and his final days before his 2018 death.

Laurie Woolever, Anthony Bourdain’s longtime assistant, shares insights into his final days in her memoir, 'Care and Feeding,' set to release on March 11.
Bourdain’s last text to Woolever, 'I’ll live, and we’ll survive,' was sent shortly before his death by suicide in June 2018 while filming 'Parts Unknown' in France.
The memoir details the emotional toll of Bourdain’s 'obsessive love' for actress Asia Argento, whose alleged affair surfaced in paparazzi photos days before his death.
Woolever recounts managing Bourdain’s personal and professional life for nearly a decade, describing her role as more than just an assistant.
The book offers a mix of personal anecdotes, reflections on Bourdain’s struggles, and Woolever’s own challenges, including her separation weeks before his death.