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tragedy1 year ago

Renowned Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Tragic River Accident at 49

Renowned chef and "Top Chef Masters" star Naomi Pomeroy, 49, tragically drowned in a river tubing accident on the Willamette River in Oregon. Pomeroy became trapped underwater by a paddle board leash after her group got caught on an exposed snag. Despite extensive search efforts, her body has not yet been recovered. Pomeroy was a celebrated figure in the Portland culinary scene, known for her restaurant Beast and her appearances on "Top Chef Masters."

entertainment1 year ago

Renowned Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Tragic River Accident at 49

Renowned chef Naomi Pomeroy, known for her appearance on Top Chef Masters and her award-winning restaurants, tragically drowned in a water-recreation accident in Oregon at age 49. Pomeroy became entangled in debris while tubing and paddleboarding on the Willamette River. Despite extensive search efforts, officials were unable to locate her due to heavy debris. Pomeroy is survived by her husband, Kyle Linden Webster, and their daughter, August.

obituary1 year ago

Award-Winning Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies at 49 in River Accident

Naomi Pomeroy, a Portland-based chef and Top Chef Masters contestant who won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Pacific Northwest in 2014, died at 49 in an accident on the Willamette River. She was pulled under the water and trapped by her paddle board leash. Her husband and another person escaped. Pomeroy was known for her restaurant Beast and her bar Expatriate.

tragedy1 year ago

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.