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23-05-2025
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The Devil Wears Prada Drummer Daniel Williams Passes Away
The ex drummer of The Devil Wears Prada Daniel Williams has passed away. Prior to his demise, William served as a software architect on GoPro. More recently, he had received and accepted a job offer from Apple, which he confirmed via social media. Here is Daniel Williams' shocking death explored. Daniel Williams passed away on May 22, 2025, after the private jet he was flying on crashed into a San Diego neighborhood. The former The Devil Wears Prada drummer was identified as one of at least two people who died in the crash. The Devil Wears Prada band paid tribute to Daniel Williams via Instagram. 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever,' the caption reads. The other person killed in the crash was identified as 42-year-old Dave Shapiro. He was a talent agent and co-founder of Sound Talent Group (STG), as per Associated Press. Two other STG employees were also reportedly killed in the crash. Larry Williams, Daniel's father, told TMZ that he and his family were 'confident' his son was on the plane when it crashed and that there were no survivors. However, he shared that they did not get official confirmation from authorities. Prior to the crash, Daniel Williams had shared three snaps on his Instagram stories. In one of the snaps he wrote, 'Hey. Hey….you…look at me……I'm the (co)pilot now.' As per TMZ, Larry Williams told the outlet that his son was 'just goofing around' in the above Instagram story and that he didn't hold a pilot's license. A week before his demise, Daniel revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that he had accepted a software engineering role at Apple. The San Diego Police Department initially revealed via X that eight people were injured and 10 buildings were damaged in the crash, which led to evacuations of 100 people. The police department later uploaded a joint press release with City of San Diego Fire Rescue on X, where they confirmed 2 fatalities but stated that the number of deceased were 'still being determined.' They also noted that two people were treated for minor injuries and released on the scene, while six were given medical attention. These individuals were not from the aircraft. Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon. The post The Devil Wears Prada Drummer Daniel Williams Passes Away appeared first on Mandatory.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
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What Happened to Daniel Williams? Former The Devil Wears Prada Drummer Passes Away
The ex drummer of The Devil Wears Prada Daniel Williams has passed away. Prior to his demise, William served as a software architect on GoPro. More recently, he had received and accepted a job offer from Apple, which he confirmed via social media. Here is Daniel Williams' shocking death explored. Daniel Williams passed away on May 22, 2025, after the private jet he was flying on crashed into a San Diego neighborhood. The former The Devil Wears Prada drummer was identified as one of at least two people who died in the crash. The Devil Wears Prada band paid tribute to Daniel Williams via Instagram. 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever,' the caption reads. The other person killed in the crash was identified as 42-year-old Dave Shapiro. He was a talent agent and co-founder of Sound Talent Group (STG), as per Associated Press. Two other STG employees were also reportedly killed in the crash. Larry Williams, Daniel's father, told TMZ that he and his family were 'confident' his son was on the plane when it crashed and that there were no survivors. However, he shared that they did not get official confirmation from authorities. Prior to the crash, Daniel Williams had shared three snaps on his Instagram stories. In one of the snaps he wrote, 'Hey. Hey….you…look at me……I'm the (co)pilot now.' As per TMZ, Larry Williams told the outlet that his son was 'just goofing around' in the above Instagram story and that he didn't hold a pilot's license. A week before his demise, Daniel revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that he had accepted a software engineering role at Apple. The San Diego Police Department initially revealed via X that eight people were injured and 10 buildings were damaged in the crash, which led to evacuations of 100 people. The police department later uploaded a joint press release with City of San Diego Fire Rescue on X, where they confirmed 2 fatalities but stated that the number of deceased were 'still being determined.' They also noted that two people were treated for minor injuries and released on the scene, while six were given medical attention. These individuals were not from the aircraft. The post What Happened to Daniel Williams? Former The Devil Wears Prada Drummer Passes Away appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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23-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Ex-Christian Metal Drummer, 39, Dead in Plane Crash, Family Confirms
, the former drummer of Christian metalcore band the Devil Wears Prada, was among those killed in a plane crash early Thursday, May 22 morning in San Diego, his father confirmed. Larry Williams told TMZthat his son, 39, was among the victims in the plane crash that occurred about 4 a.m. and resulted in a fire in a residential neighborhood with U.S. Navy-owned houses. Elliot Simpson with the National Transportation Safety Board said that the plane hit power lines before crashing into houses, according to AP. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Daniel Williams' former band also confirmed his death with a post on Instagram featuring photos of the musician along with the caption, '♥️ no words. We owe you everything. Love you forever.' Before the plane took off, Williams shared some photos of the plane in his Instagram Story. Williams left the band in 2016 to pursue a career in software engineering. Also killed in the plane crash was Dave Shapiro, co-founder of the music agency Sound Talent and two of the company's employees. It's not known if Williams was one of those employees. According to the FAA, six people were onboard the plane when it crashed and all are presumed dead.'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,' the agency said in a statement, per AP. The plane took off from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey and made a stop in Wichita, Kansas en route to San Diego. Friends of Williams posted tributes to the drummer on Instagram. 'I hope in some way you can sense all the love coming your way as has always been the case. You were ALWAYS a great time and I loved coming up in the scene at the same time as you. I hope to wake up to hear that they got the names wrong and that you are still very much here. I'm grateful that I got to know you and to call you a friend. Rest in peace, love you man 🙏🏼,' wrote the band We the Kings. '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.🖤,' posted another. Ex-Christian Metal Drummer, 39, Dead in Plane Crash, Family Confirms first appeared on Parade on May 22, 2025
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23-05-2025
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The Devil Wears Prada's Ex-Drummer Believed Dead In San Diego Plane Crash
Daniel Williams, the founding drummer of Christian metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, is believed to be among those killed in a plane crash that hit a residential area of San Diego early Thursday morning. Confirming his death to TMZ, his father Larry Williams said he was positive his son was onboard the fallen aircraft, but his family has yet to receive official confirmation from authorities. The drummer's former bandmates reacted to reports of his death in an Instagram post, sharing a slate of photos along with the message, 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever.' Williams' final social media posts showed him outside and aboard a small jet that appeared to match the Cessna which crashed into San Diego's Murphy Canyon, setting fire to cars and homes in the Tierrasanta neighborhood and injuring eight people on the ground. In one of the drummer's final Instagram Story posts, he tagged music agent David Shapiro, who was confirmed dead by his agency, Sound Talent Group, on Thursday. In its statement, Sound Talent Group said that two other employees were killed in the crash but did not identify them. Shapiro was listed as the plane's owner and had a pilot's license, according to Federal Aviation Administration records reviewed by the Associated Press. While officials could not immediately confirm the cause of the crash, the area was reportedly covered in dense fog during the early morning hours when the incident took place, according to the New York Times. Music Talent Agency Says 3 Employees Died In Plane That Crashed Into San Diego Neighborhood Watch Elephants Use This 'Unique' Ability In Response To San Diego Earthquake 3 Dogs Euthanized After Fatally Mauling Their Owner At Park
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19-05-2025
- Business
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American Aerospace Technologies and eFusionX Partner to Develop AiRangerE: A Next-Gen Electrified Long-Endurance UAS
STERLING, Va. and HARRODSBURG, Ky., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) and eFusionX, Inc. today announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop the AiRangerE, an advanced electrified version of AATI's flagship AiRanger™ UAS. The collaboration brings together AATI's proven airborne intelligence and BVLOS capabilities with eFusionX's innovations in solar-electric propulsion and sustainable UAV design. AiRangerE will feature twin electric motors, quiet six-blade propellers, and an all-new solar-integrated wing, designed to dramatically reduce operational noise, emissions, and logistics burdens while increasing endurance, payload capacity, and mission adaptability. The partnership reflects a shared vision for the future of sustainable aerial intelligence across commercial, defense, and emergency response sectors. "The AiRangerE represents the next chapter in long-endurance UAS operations," said Chris Kluckhuhn, CEO of American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. "Electrification is the logical evolution of our platform. With eFusionX's solar-electric technology and integration expertise, we're delivering an aircraft with 99.999% mission reliability, minimal maintenance requirements, on a path to unlimited endurance." "This collaboration accelerates the deployment of clean, quiet, and capable uncrewed systems," said Larry Williams, CEO of eFusionX. "By fusing solar and electric propulsion with AATI's BVLOS leadership, AiRangerE will lead the way in efficient, intelligent airborne surveillance." Electrified AiRanger for High-Impact, Low-Emission Missions Building on the success of the AiRangerX, a deployable surrogate system launched earlier this year, the AiRangerE is being designed for sustained missions across national security, energy infrastructure monitoring, environmental response, DoD applications, and beyond. Key development elements include: Twin Electric Propulsion: A dual-motor system optimized for low thermal and acoustic signatures. Solar-Integrated Wing: Thin-film photovoltaic integration for real-time energy harvesting and extended flight endurance. Low-Noise Ops: Six-blade aerodynamically optimized propellers drastically reduce acoustic footprint—ideal for covert ISR and urban monitoring. Sustainable and Scalable: Enables cleaner flight and simplifies logistics—no fuel handling, fewer maintenance intervals. AI-Powered Autonomy: Mission-adaptive routing and sensor operations to minimize human workload. BVLOS Ready: Compliant with FAA Part 91.113(b), supporting scalable CONUS and global BVLOS operations. Multi-Mission Configurable: Supports EO/IR, radar, and environmental payloads for ISR, disaster response, and industrial inspection. A Platform for the Future of Aerial Intelligence The AiRangerE will retain the core interoperability and mission systems of the AiRanger platform, while pushing the boundaries of what's possible with alternative energy and intelligent autonomy. The effort aligns with U.S. DoD and commercial sector goals for reducing emissions and operational costs without sacrificing performance or reliability. "This is more than an aircraft," added Tony Dirks, COO at AATI. "It's a system built for real-world, long-term sustained deployments—merging environmental responsibility with strategic utility." About American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. is a leader in uncrewed aerial systems, BVLOS operations, and airborne intelligence. With expertise in sensor integration, manned-unmanned teaming, and AI-powered autonomy, AATI delivers mission-critical solutions for defense, emergency response, and infrastructure sectors. Contact:Tony Dirks, COOtdirks@ About eFusionX, Inc. eFusionX is an aerospace innovator developing solar-electric UAVs for long-endurance missions in defense, environmental, and industrial domains. Based in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, the company specializes in developing new platforms and retrofitting combustion drones with electric propulsion to enable quieter, cleaner, and more capable flight. Contact:Larry Williams, CEOlarry@ Please visit both companies at Xponential in Houston, TX May 19-22 2025 Booth 2031 - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
