SAN ANTONIO — People all across the world are mourning the loss of Anthony Bourdain, remembering his legacy in the culinary and entertainment industry.

His death is also putting a spotlight on mental illness.

"There's no doubt I think the industry as a whole is mourning today for sure," said chef Jason Dady.

The San Antonio chef and restaurant owner said he woke up to the news about Bourdain via a text message from friends.

Dady said Bourdain helped raise the bar on every level of the industry — from dishwashers to executive chefs.

"I definitely met him, he ate at Two Brothers BBQ Market and we were featured on the cover of one of his first books with Daniel Vaughn," Dady said.

Dady says the culinary industry is a grind on an every day basis, and a lifestyle many don't see or understand.

"I think that's really where he cut his teeth per se in the business is telling the story how it might be glamorous out front but behind the scenes you're standing on your feet all day. You're chopping you're cutting, you're around heat, you're burning you're doing all kinds of things. So I think if anything he shined a light on how difficult and this lifestyle is," Dady said.

Whenever news of these types of events come to light, mental health experts say it sends a message — one they've devoted their entire lives to helping people understand.

"There's no shame in seeking help. Mental illness is an illness like any other and there's treatment available. It doesn't discriminate. You can have all the money in the world and look like you have all the success in the world, but be very depressed and feel very alone," said Mark Stoeltje with the San Antonio Clubhouse.

Stoeltje says about two thirds of people living with a mental illness never seek treatment because of stigma.

"People are ashamed, they're scared to come forward. So you read about folks that end up taking their own lives and a lot of times there's been no sign," he said. 

While this may shine a light on treatment for some — for others like Dady — Bourdain's legacy will forever be a part of the industry.

"I think one of the great things that Bourdain did, one of his lasting legacies is that he kind of pointed out the fact that you don't have to work yourself into the ground. I think for young chefs, you got to get over your ego. It's ok to take some time off, it's ok to not work every Saturday night. You got to be able to live your life outside of the kitchen just as much as you have to live your life inside of the kitchen," said Dady.