The Obama family is grappling with the loss of their personal chef, Tafari Campbell, who was tragically discovered dead after a paddleboarding outing near their vacation home. The former White House chef had been paddleboarding on a Martha’s Vineyard lake when he disappeared beneath the water.

Responding to the incident, the Massachusetts State Police reported a distressing sequence of events, stating, “A call for a male paddleboarder who had gone into the water, appeared to briefly struggle to stay on the surface, and then submerged and did not resurface.” Following an overnight search, Campbell’s lifeless body was recovered the next morning.

Having previously served as a sous chef in the White House, Campbell later became the personal cook for the Obamas. It’s a somber note that the former president and Michelle Obama were not present during this tragic incident.

In a heartfelt statement, the Obamas expressed their deep sorrow, referring to Campbell as “a beloved part of our family.” They shared the profound pain of their broken hearts over his untimely departure.