The Obamas’ personal chef dies at just 45, with them from the White House

Barack Obama y MichelleObama are going through some hard times these days due to the loss of Tafari Campbella “dear” member of your personal service, who has been described as “a truly wonderful man”.

This Sunday, the one who was originally the personal chef of the Obama while they lived in the Casablancafell into the water while practicing paddle board in a lake near the Obamas’ Katama estate in the isla Martha’s Vineyardin the state of Massachusetts.

according to account Peoplethe search carried out by divers from the corresponding emergency unit occurred on the 19:45 of the same Sunday, until the body of the deceased was finally found around the 10.00 the next day.

He kept working for the Obamas

For the Obamas, Tafari Campbellof 45 years, was “a beloved part of our family.” And it is that for both, the cook was part of his most intimate circle, which is why after his unexpected death they have issued a statement in the form of tribute. These are the most relevant excerpts:

“When we met him, he was a talented White House chef, creative and passionate about food and its ability to bring people together. In the years that followed, we came to know him as a warm, funny and extraordinarily kind person who made all of our lives a little bit brighter.”

“That is why, as we were preparing to leave the White House, we asked Tafari to stay with us, and he generously agreed. He has been a part of our lives ever since, and our hearts are broken that he is gone.”

“Today we join everyone who knew and loved Tafari, especially his wife, Sherise, and their twin sons, Xavier and Savin, in grieving the loss of a truly wonderful man.”