Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Willamette River Accident
TV chef Naomi Pomeroy, known for her appearance on Top Chef Masters and her contributions to the Portland food scene, tragically died in a tubing accident on the Willamette River in Oregon. Pomeroy, her husband, and a friend struck a tree while tubing, causing her to be submerged and later found deceased. She was remembered for her pioneering influence in the culinary world and her efforts to support struggling restaurants during the pandemic.