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News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Daniel Williams, The Devil Wears Prada's Ex-Drummer, Dies In Plane Crash
Last Updated: The small plane crashed on Thursday morning, killing all six people aboard, including Daniel Williams. In an unfortunate turn of events, several people, including key musical figures, lost their lives in a plane crash in a San Diego neighbourhood on Thursday. Among them was Daniel Williams, the former drummer for the metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. The artist's family confirmed the news, revealing that their son was fatally injured in the Cessna crash around 4 AM. Music agent Dave Shapiro from Sound Talent Group was also killed in the crash. The two were among the six others who died after the plane clipped a power line in the San Diego suburb, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. This sparked intense flames that scorched several houses, destroyed parked vehicles, and forced the evacuation of over 100 people. While no one on the ground was killed, all six individuals aboard the flight lost their lives. Daniel Williams' father, Larry Williams, spoke to TMZ and shared details about the tragedy, adding that they were confident about his presence on the plane. However, the family is yet to receive an official confirmation from the authorities. Meanwhile, the official social media handle of The Devil Wears Prada shared an emotional tribute to the summer. 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever," the post read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Devil Wears Prada (@tdwpband) Prior to the accident, Daniel had posted a picture of himself in the co-pilot's seat. It looks like Daniel Williams, former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada, was on board the plane that crashed in San Diego this morning. Absolutely heartbreaking. — Cody Hanlon (@CodyLNG) May 22, 2025 The former drummer was 'just goofing around and did not have a pilot's license," his family shared. With the news out now, fans have been rushing to Daniel's Instagram handle and dropping condolences in the comments. 'I can't believe you're gone. I remember the first time seeing you guys at Summerfest 2010, and I still have your drumstick from Warped Tour 2011. I'm glad I got to meet you. I'm so sorry, and my heart goes out to all of your family, friends, & loved ones. You will be missed, brother," a comment read. Who Was Daniel Williams? Born in Dayton, Ohio, Daniel Williams started playing drums at a very young age and started his gig in the high school band before joining his friends in a band. He founded The Devil Wears Prada in 2005 and was a part of it till his departure in July 2016. During that time, Daniel contributed to some major albums like Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord (2006), Plagues (2007), With Roots Above and Branches Below (2009), Dead Throne (2011), and more. While the band itself announced Williams' exit, the drummer also confirmed the same on his X handle, expressing gratitude to his fans for all the support. First Published:
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who Was Daniel Williams? All We Know About Former Devil Wears Prada Drummer Who Died in San Diego Plane Crash
Daniel Williams, known to many as the original drummer of The Devil Wears Prada, lost his life in a tragic plane crash in San Diego on May 22, 2025. Just hours before the crash, Williams posted photos from inside the cockpit of the flight, offering a glimpse into his final moments. He was not only a pivotal part of the metalcore scene but had recently made a major career transition outside the music industry. Williams, along with renowned talent agent Dave Shapiro, was aboard a Cessna 550 that crashed in a U.S. Navy housing neighborhood in San Diego around 4 a.m. The crash set one home ablaze and injured multiple people on the ground. While the total number of casualties is still unconfirmed, Williams' family has stated with certainty that he did not survive. Before his death, Williams posted a series of images to his Instagram Stories from the plane. One caption jokingly read, "Hey. at me...I'm the (co)pilot now," followed by another that said "Here we goooooo," and a third noting he was "flying back with @davevelocity." Though Williams had stepped away from the music industry nearly a decade ago, he remained a beloved figure among fans. On May 14, he proudly announced his new role as a software engineer at Apple, marking the beginning of a new chapter after eight years at GoPro. His post read, 'It's time to help build the future.' The Devil Wears Prada paid tribute to their former bandmate with heartfelt words and nostalgic images: '(red heart emoji) no words. We owe you everything. Love you forever.' Williams had helped the Ohio-based band gain recognition with their 2006 debut album Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord, long before the release of the film that shared their name. The band's name, incidentally, was chosen before the Meryl Streep-led movie became a cultural phenomenon. Williams' contribution to their early success left a lasting legacy in the heavy music world. Williams' father, Larry, told TMZ the family had no doubt Daniel was on board, despite the lack of official confirmation from authorities. Meanwhile, tributes poured in from across the music industry and fans worldwide. Daniel Williams' tragic passing marks the end of an era for many who grew up with The Devil Wears Prada's music, and it cuts short what was clearly a promising new beginning in tech. As investigations into the crash continue, those who knew and loved Williams remember him not just for his talent behind the drums but for the joy, drive, and creativity he brought to every chapter of his life.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Devil Wears Prada Drummer Daniel Williams Shared Photos from Plane Cockpit Shortly Before Deadly Crash in San Diego
Daniel Williams, the former drummer of the Devil Wears Prada band, shared images from inside the cockpit of a private jet that crashed in San Diego, killing him Dave Shapiro, a talent agent and owner of Sound Talent Group (STG), also died in the plane crash The total fatalities are still unknownDaniel Williams, the former drummer for metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, shared images from inside the Cessna 550 aircraft shortly before it went down. Williams and Dave Shapiro, 42, a talent agent and owner of Sound Talent Group (STG), died in the crash in a San Diego neighborhood on Thursday, May 22. The images, shared on Williams' Instagram Stories, showed the cockpit of the small aircraft. One image read, "Hey. at me...I'm the (co)pilot now." A second image was captioned "Here we goooooo." The third and final image read "flying back with @davevelocity." Williams had stepped away from the music industry at least eight years ago, according to his X account. In a recent post, he announced that he had accepted a job with Apple on May 14. "I'm very excited to share that I've accepted a software engineering role at Apple," he wrote. "It's been really tough to say goodbye to my friends and colleagues of nearly 8 years at GoPro, but it's time for my next chapter. It's time to help build the future." In an Instagram post, the band paid tribute to Williams with images of the band throughout the years, as well as an image of Williams behind his drum kit. '♥️ no words. We owe you everything. Love you forever,' the group captioned the post. The band first made a name for themselves in the mid 2000s with their 2006 album Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord. Formed in Ohio, the group chose their name before the famous 2006 film of the same name starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway was released, per 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends," a spokesperson for Shapiro's STG wrote in a statement to Billboard. "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.'' Williams' father, Larry, told TMZ that their family is certain he was on the plane and there were no survivors from the crash. However, he said they have not officially received confirmation from authorities. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories PEOPLE contacted the FAA for confirmation on the names aboard the Cessna but has not received a response. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams killed in San Diego plane crash
Daniel Williams was among the victims of a fatal plane crash in San Diego. The former drummer from the metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada was killed after a private airplane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood on Thursday morning, his father told TMZ. The band, which parted ways with the musician in 2016, seemingly confirmed Williams' death in an Instagram post featuring several photos of him. "No words. We owe you everything," the caption said. "Love you forever." The Associated Press identified the plane's pilot and owner as music agent Dave Shapiro. A spokesperson for Sound Talent Group, the agency that Shapiro co-founded, confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that the agent and two other STG employees were killed in the crash. "We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends," the STG spokesperson said. "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." Shortly before the crash, Williams shared three posts on his Instagram story confirming that he was flying with Shapiro. The first post read, "Flying back with @davevelocity," which is Shaprio's handle on the platform. The second post showed an image of the cockpit and featured a paraphrase of a quote from Captain Phillips: "Hey. Hey…you…look at me…I'm the (co)pilot now." The third and final post seemed to show Williams in the copilot's seat, with the caption, "Here we gooooo." Williams' father, Larry, told TMZ that his son did not have his pilot's license and suggested that the posts were merely jokes. Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for The Devil Wears Prada for more information. Williams was one of the founding members of The Devil Wears Prada when it formed in Dayton, Ohio, in 2005. He contributed drums on the group's first five studio albums: Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord, Plagues, With Roots Above and Branches Below, Dead Throne, and 8:18. The drummer departed the band in 2016, and worked as a software engineer for GoPro for eight years. Williams announced that he'd accepted a new job at Apple less than two weeks before the San Diego Police Department said in a press release that six people were on board the plane when it crashed into a house on the 3100 block of Salmon Road in the Tierrasanta neighborhood around 3:45 a.m. local time. Authorities confirmed that at least two people died in the crash, but are still determining the exact number of fatalities. Eight people were injured in the incident, but none of those injured were on board the plane. The National Transportation Safety Bureau is investigating the crash. AP reported that Shapiro's plane crashed into Navy-owned housing in a neighborhood near San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Local police reported that two were confirmed to have died from the incident and at least eight were injured, with around 10 buildings sustaining damage and 100 residents evacuating from the area. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Daniel Williams, Devil Wears Prada drummer feared dead in San Diego Cessna 550 plane crash
Daniel Williams, former drummer of the band The Devil Wears Prada, is feared dead in the Cessna 550 plane crash in San Diego's Murphy Canyon early on Thursday. The 39-year-old had shared a photo of himself at the controls of the aircraft, saying he was the 'co-pilot now'. It is unclear if her was joking. Authorities are yet to confirm the victims' identities. This comes hours after a Cessna 550 private plane crashed in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, at around 3:47 AM local time during dense fog. The crash, near the 3100 block of Salmon Street, caused a fireball that set multiple homes and cars ablaze, affecting at least 15 properties. Read More: San Diego plane crash update: Multiple dead after Cessna 550 went down in Murphy Canyon San Diego Fire-Rescue declared it a HAZMAT situation due to jet fuel leakage, and evacuations spanned several streets. The FAA reported no survivors, with the plane capable of carrying 8–10 passengers, though the exact number aboard is unknown. The NTSB is investigating the cause, with no details on the flight's origin beyond it coming from the Midwest. Born in Dayton, Ohio, Williams began playing drums in sixth grade, starting with a snare in a high school band before joining a punk band with friends, per an interview with Colorado Music Buzz. He co-founded The Devil Wears Prada in 2005, a Christian-influenced metalcore band named after the novel for its non-materialistic connotations. Williams was the drummer from 2005 until his departure in July 2016, contributing to albums like Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord (2006), Plagues (2007), With Roots Above and Branches Below (2009), Dead Throne (2011), 8:18 (2013), and the Space EP (2015). The band, initially signed to Rise Records, later moved to Ferret, Warner, and Roadrunner before returning to Rise. Read More: San Diego plane crash: Who owned Cessna 550 aircraft that went down in Murphy Canyon? The Devil Wears Prada announced Williams' exit in July 2016, stating, 'We wish him nothing but the best with everything he does going forward,' as they prepared a new album with producer Dan Korneff. Daniel Williams confirmed his departure on X, expressing gratitude to fans and inviting them to 'say hi to me on the street in San Diego,' indicating he had relocated there. On Thursday, social media users found Williams' Instagram story where he said he was boarding the Cessna aircraft. 'It looks like Daniel Williams, former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada, was on board the plane that crashed in San Diego this morning. Absolutely heartbreaking,' one person noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
