Who was Roger Duarte? Miami food entrepreneur among 7 killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Miami entrepreneur Roger Duarte, founder of George Stone Crab, died at 42 in a Kenya helicopter crash that killed seven people.
Roger Duarte was a Miami food entrepreneur who founded George Stone Crab and My Ceviche. He built his career in the seafood industry, starting George Stone Crab in 2008 and co-founding My Ceviche in 2012. Duarte's businesses expanded beyond South Florida, with George Stone Crab shipping Florida stone crab claws nationwide. Forbes recognized him as part of its 30 Under 30 Food list, acknowledging his early success in the food industry.
At 42 years old, Duarte was killed in a helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya, on August 19. The crash involved a Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter carrying guests of luxury safari company &Beyond. Five of the seven people killed were Americans, while the pilot, Josh Outram, survived. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Kenya’s Air Accident Investigation Department.
Duarte's wife, Nicole Valls Duarte, and their two young sons were also among the deceased. His business legacy and contributions to Miami's food scene are still remembered by those in the industry.
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