Steve Mensch, the president and general manager of Tyler Perry Studios, tragically lost his life in a plane crash on Friday night in Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that a single-engine plane crashed at around 8 p.m. local time in Homosassa, Florida, with Mensch as the sole occupant. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Mensch’s identity as the victim, as reported by NBC and CNN. Tyler Perry Studios expressed deep sorrow over Mensch’s passing, highlighting his importance to the team and the Atlanta community for over 8 years. The studio extended condolences to Mensch’s family and emphasized the loss felt by all who knew him. The crash initially closed parts of Highway 19, with all lanes reopening by 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are conducting investigations into the incident. The news of Mensch’s passing was widely reported, with USA TODAY sharing updates on the situation.
