Renowned chef Naomi Pomeroy, 49, tragically drowned while tubing on Oregon’s Willamette River. She was pulled under by a paddle board leash when her group hit an exposed snag in the water. Her body was recovered on Wednesday after an extensive search. Pomeroy was a celebrated figure in the culinary world, known for her farm-to-table restaurant Beast and her appearances on 'Top Chef Masters'. She won the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northwest in 2014. Tributes from peers, including Padma Lakshmi and Gail Simmons, highlighted her impact on the restaurant industry and her generous spirit.