Devil Wears Prada’s ex-drummer Daniel Williams, 39, is feared to have died in a plane crash that has killed at least two other people
Devil Wears Prada’s ex-drummer Daniel Williams’ post before a plane crash has sparked fears about his wellbeing. The musician is feared to have died in the crash that killed at least two other people.
Hours before the incident, the 39-year-old star shared an image of himself at the plane’s controls. He had said he was the “co-pilot now” in a message that wasn’t clear if he was joking. He had earlier captioned a post: “‘Here we gooooo.”
The plane had took off from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on Wednesday at 11.15pm ET, tracking data reveals. It’s said the plan had stopped for fuel in Kansas before continue its journey to California.
On its way, it crashed in a quiet military neighbourhood in San Diego. It’s thought to have smashed homes and ignited cars during the tragedy, with reports saying at least 15 properties were impacted.
It’s reported over 50 police officers responded to the harrowing scene and evacuated all nearby homes. At least 100 residents were displaced to an evacuation centre at a nearby elementary school, according to reports.
San Diego Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy said it was very foggy at the time of the crash. He said: “You could barely see in front of you.”
In an Instagram upload on Wednesday, Williams had told his followers that he was flying with music agent and pilot Dave Shapiro as he showed himself boarding the plane.
Before taking off, Williams shared a snap of the plane with the caption “flying back with @davevelocity” and a follow-up post sitting in the cockpit along with the words: “Hey. Hey… you… look at me…. I’m the (co)pilot now.”
And a third picture in the same spot that said: “Here we gooooo.” He has yet to share any further updates on his social media accounts.
Shapiro is sadly confirmed to have died in the crash, according to a statement from his agency. It read: “We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends.
“Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today’s tragedy. Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time.”
Friends and fans have been paying tribute to him on social media. Taking to Twitter/X, one user wrote before any official confirmation: “Rest Easy, Daniel.” Another added: “Rest in Peace Dave Shapiro, Daniel Williams, and everyone on that flight.
“Some of my very first shows were booked through Dave. I had a handful of shows with Daniel, always a pleasure to see him play. Gone way too soon.”
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