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Portland Influencer Ashlee Jenae's Fiancé Joe McCann Breaks Silence for First Time as Funeral Held without Him

McCann called Robinson his fiancée and said he remains devastated as her family seeks answers and surveillance footage from the resort.

  • On Tuesday, Joe McCann broke his public silence as Ashlee Jenae Robinson's funeral service was held in New Jersey without him, expressing devastation over losing his "best friend, confidante and fiancée."
  • Robinson, a 31-year-old influencer with more than 100,000 followers, died April 9 at a hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania, one day after hotel staff found her unconscious at a luxury resort.
  • In his social media post, McCann praised Robinson's creative talents and noted she "desired most was to become a mother and to raise a family together." He called her a "creative genius" with many gifts.
  • Tanzanian authorities questioned McCann as a witness and retained his passport pending autopsy results, though no charges have been filed and he has not been named a suspect.
  • Robinson's family rejected suicide claims, calling her a "beacon of light," and launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $64,000 to cover funeral and travel expenses.
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KGW 8 broke the news in Portland, United States on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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