Loved the guy, and it was an absolute gut punch to see that he's gone. I had the chance (sheer luck) to meet him by running into him in Amsterdam 7 years ago. He could not have been nicer. I've seen some people make some nasty comments about him because they don't share his politics. I don't share his politics either, at least not completely, but the world lost something today. He was not afraid to completely and honestly engage those who he did not agree with. And he did it without malice, without snobbery, and without making fun of them. Usually over a meal. Rest in peace, Mr. Bourdain.