Former Detroit Pistons power forward and center Elden Campbell died on December 1. He was 57. His family shared a statement with Pistons.com on Wednesday, which read:“Elden was a man of faith who trusted in his lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Husband, father, brother, cousin and friend, he was a man to whom family meant everything -- generous, funny, disciplined and kind, but could shut you down if required. A man of God, he passed doing what he loved: fishing out on the ocean, enjoying his idea of an ideal day.”The official cause of death was not provided. However, his sister Sandra told the New York Post that he suddenly collapsed after a fishing trip to Florida.Elden Campbell is survived by his daughter, Jael Campbell. She is a cinematographer and writer who now works at MarkMedia LLC as a creative assistant and producer.Campbell also leaves behind his wife, Rosemary, their three other children, Jay Lee, Ariel, and Aaron, and Elden’s siblings, Elwayne, Sandra, and Charles Jr.More about Elden Campbell’s daughter, Jael CampbellJael Campbell obtained a bachelor’s degree in film, cinema, and video studies from Dartmouth College in 2022. She also minored in lighting, digital photography, curating, and microcinema.While in college, Elden Campbell’s daughter served as a co-animator and cinematographer on Jason B. Lucas’ project titled REVERSERACISM 2.0, under a junior research scholarship. She was also a video animator for the Radical Joy Project by the Dartmouth Theater Department and an organizer for the 48 Hour Film Festival.Elsewhere, Jael acted as the teacher’s assistant during various filmmaking and documentary videomaking projects.After graduating, Elden Campbell’s daughter became a freelance videographer, creative director, and photographer for the LA-based Le Corps/ The Body Attire, followed by an internship as a production assistant for Emma Fidel Films and a video producer for E.L.F. Beauty.Her other freelance/ part-time ventures include studio and production assistant at Lloyd Steven, creative intern at 11 AM Co., and photography assistant at Jill Photography.She joined her current employer, MarkMedia LLC, in May 2025 and lives in New York City. The ‘About’ section on her website reads:“Jael loves the ethereal and the lyrical; the subtle and the celestial. She finds expression through poetry, prose, and fiction writing… & enjoys capturing the human spirit through cinematography, filmmaking, and photography. She's presently working on a video series and a jewellery line.”Elden Campbell’s daughter is active on Substack and co-hosts a podcast called Raincheck, which streams on Spotify.The late NBA star began his career with the Clemson Tigers before being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 1990 NBA draft. He played for the Lakers for nine years.Elden Campbell joined the Detroit Pistons in 1999 and won the NBA Championship in 2004. In the aftermath of his demise, the Pistons shared a tribute, stating they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” by the news.“A proud member of our 2004 NBA Championship team, Elden patrolled the paint with strength and skill, playing an important role during one of the most memorable chapters in franchise history… Our hearts and prayers are with Elden’s family and friends during this difficult time,” the message read.The organization also hailed Campbell’s “calm presence and warm personality” both on and off the field, adding he was loved by teammates, fans, friends, family, and the community alike.