Brit actor left with ‘incredible sadness' after wife killed when car ploughed into crowd at Vancouver street festival
A BELOVED British actor has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his "larger than life" wife who was killed after a car
ploughed into crowds in Vancouver.
Hallmark
star Noel Johansen was with his family at the Lapu Lapu festival over the weekend when a deranged SUV driver left
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Brit actor Noel Johansen paid tribute to his wife at a vigil after she was one of 11 people killed by a crazed driver
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Mum Jenifer suffered fatal injuries after being rammed by a black Audi on Saturday
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A mangled SUV was seen at the scene after a car barrelled into a crowd on Saturday
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Noel, who has appeared on hit shows such as Fargo and The Good Doctor, addressed a large group mourners as he said a final goodbye to his costume designer wife Jenifer.
The happily married couple were at the street celebration along with seven-year-old daughter, Darby and 15-year-old son
Ford
, 15.
But just before 8:15pm on Saturday, the 50-year-old mum was hit by a speeding car and suffered fatal injuries.
Noel held back tears at the vigil in Canada as he explained how Jenifer was stood just feet behind him and the kids when the deadly crash took place.
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The London-based actor said: "She never celebrated herself in her life.
"She never thought of herself; she thought of herself as small in terms of the reach.
"And I can tell you she was larger than life for any of you who know her."
He went on to describe her as a selfless, creative and empathetic person.
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Noel was on crutches as he spoke to other mourners due to injuries he also suffered in the collision.
The devastated dad made it clear that his worst injury is a broken heart.
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Both children were left with minor bruises.
Recalling the moment the car smashed into the family, Noel said it felt like a "giant tidal wave".
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"It hit us before we knew. I was falling in slow motion trying to save my head from smashing in the pavement," he added.
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Jen was a one-of-a-kind. She was an incredibly thoughtful, warm, caring, smart, stylish, artistic woman
Michael Daingerfield
family friend
Over 1,700 people have raised over £92,000 so far to help the Johansen family.
Michael also left a touching tribute to Jenifer as he set up the page.
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He said: "Jen was a one-of-a-kind. She was an incredibly thoughtful, warm, caring, smart, stylish, artistic woman.
"A gifted painter, a selfless mother, and a loving wife. She gave the best hugs, was always there to listen without judgement, and had the sweetest voice."
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The aftermath of the crash site as emergency officials rushed to the street festival
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People attend a vigil for those who died in the horror car ramming
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Police are continuing to investigate the deadly crash site
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Since the
horror
evening, a suspect has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder.
Cops arrested Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, and warned "further charges are anticipated".
It comes after eyewitnesses revealed the terrifying moment an Audi hit a crowd of "hundreds" at the Lapu Lapu festival.
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Horrifying footage showed victims and debris strewn across the road - with at least seven people lying on the ground.
Among those killed included a five-year-old and a 65-year-old.
Other clips appeared to show festival-goers trying to help those on the floor.
Emergency services were also seen working at the scene following the harrowing incident.
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A black Audi with a mangled bonnet was later seen in the street after the crash.
The force insisted that the incident was not being treated as a terrorist attack.
The
investigation
remains ongoing, and police have asked anyone with information to contact them.
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Noel was on crutches after being injured in the attack
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A sign saying seen near the scene where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu festival
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