Missing Paddle Boarder Found Dead Near Obama's Martha's Vineyard Home
, Campbell was employed by the Obamas and had been visiting Martha's Vineyard, according to Massachusetts police. Neither the former President nor the First Lady were at the residence at the time of the incident, according to authorities.
The Obamas mourned Campbell's loss in a joint statement, describing the chef as a "beloved part of our family." "When we first met him, he was a talented sous chef at the White House—creative and passionate about food, and its ability to bring people together," their statement read, per NBC News. "In the years that followed, we got to know him as a warm, fun, extraordinarily kind person who made all of our lives a little brighter."Upon their departure from the White House in 2017, the Obamas extended an invitation to have Campbell continue to work for them.
"That's why, when we were getting ready to leave the White House, we asked Tafari to stay with us, and he generously agreed," their statement continued. "He's been part of our lives ever since, and our hearts are broken that he's gone. Today we join everyone who knew and loved Tafari—especially his wife
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