Tarafi Campbell who is the personal chef of the Former President of the USA Barack Obama has passed away at the age of 45. We explore the cause of his death and net worth.
The cause of death of the former member of the White House kitchen staff was confirmed yesterday Tuesday, 22nd August 2023 after an autopsy was conducted.
Tarafi Campbell worked as a sous chef at the White House, beginning under George W. Bush and stayed through Barack Obama’s two terms. He was later hired by the former President as his personal chef.
Following his sad demise, many people on social media have shared their condolence to mourn the former member of the White House kitchen staff. However, many are interested in the cause of death of Taraji Campbell and how rich he was.
What was Tarafi Campbell’s cause of death?
The 45-year-old personal chef of Barack Obama had been confirmed dead on Tuesday after an autopsy was conducted to determine the cause of his death.
Tarafi Campbell on July 23, 2023, had been paddleboarding on Edgartown Great Pond off Martha’s Vineyard, where the Obamas own a summer estate. Unfortunately, he lost his footing, went underwater and never resurfaced.
According to results by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Massachusetts, Tarafi Campbell’s death was accidental as he was submerged in a body of water at Martha’s Vineyard Lake.
An eyewitness recounted that Tarafi Campbell while he was paddleboarding didn’t wear a life vest and was not tied to the paddleboard. According to the eyewitness, that made it difficult to save him.
Tributes have poured in to mourn the passing of Tarafi Campbell, the personal chef of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
Former President Barack Obama shared a photo of the deceased on his page to pay tribute to him.
He wrote “Tafari Campbell showed us what true character looks like. He believed that actions speak louder than words. And he used his immense gifts to bring people together, provide comfort, and spread joy. I’ll miss him every day.”
Former First Lady Of the USA, Michelle Obama, also posted a photo on her official Instagram to pay tribute to Taraji Campbell. She indicated that she would miss her friend, Taraji Campbell.
She wrote “I will miss my friend, Tafari…the emptiness is hard. But I promise to stay strong, keep living, and honor your legacy in every way possible. Rest in peace, my brother.”
What was the Net Worth of Taraji Campbell?
According to a post by Newstars, the personal chef of Barack and Michelle Obama had an estimated net worth of $800,000.
This reflects his success and achievements, his culinary legacy and the memories of the joy he brought to those around him will be cherished and remembered.