Award-Winning Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in River Accident at 49
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Award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy, who significantly influenced Portland's culinary scene, has died at 49 in a tubing accident on the Willamette River. Authorities are still working to recover her body. Pomeroy was known for her restaurant Beast, which earned her a James Beard award, and her appearances on cooking shows. Her sudden death has been described as a tragic loss by many, including U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer.
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