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Ballotpedia · Jul 26, 2023

Obama chef Tafari Campbell died in a tragic paddleboard accident. Three questions remain unanswered

Martha’s Vineyard authorities say they’ve found no suspicious evidence in the drowning death of Cambell near the Obama family’s estate. But several key details about the circumstances have not been explained. Joe Sommerlad reports

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Tafari Campbell’s death labelled ‘not suspicious’ as police say he was not tethered to paddleboard

‘He was not wearing a personal flotation device and was not leashed to the paddleboard,’ Massachusetts State Police said

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Grieving Obamas were in Martha’s Vineyard when chef drowned at their home: ‘Our hearts are broken’

Father-of-two Tafari Campbell, 45, died in the water near the Obama family’s mansion

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

What a long strange trip it’s been for Rep. Wiley Nickel - Roll Call

The North Carolina Democrat went viral this month for his floor speech paying tribute to the Grateful Dead.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023

Tafari Campbell – latest: Obamas on Martha’s Vineyard when personal chef drowned in paddleboarding accident

The Obamas referred to Tafari Campbell as ‘a beloved part of our family’ after his body was recovered from Martha’s Vineyard’s Great Pond on Monday

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Afternoon Update: Peter Dutton faces questions over Nauru contract; Spotify hikes premium plans; and the most dangerous sex position

PM demands explanation from opposition leader over dealings with businessman under known bribery investigation

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023

Barack Obama’s personal chef drowns near the family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard

Body of Tafari Campbell recovered from pond near Obamas’ home in Massachusetts

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023

Tafari Campbell: What we know about Obama chef and loving husband who died paddleboarding in Martha’s Vineyard

The Obamas described Campbell, 45, as ‘a beloved part of our family’ and ‘a truly wonderful man’

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Barack Obama’s personal chef found dead in Martha’s Vineyard lake

Obama family say they are heartbroken over death of ‘warm, fun, extraordinarily kind’ chef Tafari Campbell.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2023