Devastating Incident: The Obama family is reeling from the loss of their personal chef, Tafari Campbell, who was found deceased following a paddleboarding incident near their holiday residence.
Tragic Details: Campbell, who previously served in the White House as a chef, was engaged in paddleboarding on a lake in Martha’s Vineyard when he tragically disappeared under the water.
Emergency Response: Massachusetts State Police were called to the scene with reports detailing, “A male paddleboarder entered the water, seemed to struggle briefly to maintain his position on the surface, and then submerged without resurfacing.”
Search and Recovery: Following an extensive search that lasted through the night, Campbell’s body was recovered the next morning.
Previous White House Role: Before his tenure as the personal chef for the Obamas, Campbell had worked as a sous chef at the White House.
Obamas Not Present: Notably, neither former President Barack Obama nor Michelle Obama were at the location when the incident occurred.
Family Statement: The Obamas issued a heartfelt statement, describing Campbell as “a cherished member of our family” and shared their profound sorrow over his untimely departure.
