Tyler Perry Studios President & General Manager Dies In Plane Crash

Prayers are in order as it has been reported that Tyler Perry Studios, President and General Manager, Steve Mensch, passed away in a plane crash at the age of 62 years old.

According to a statement released by Tyler Perry Studios:

“We are incredibly saddened by the passing of our dear friend Steve Mensch,” “Steve was a cherished member of our team for more than eight years and well-beloved in the community of Atlanta. It’s hard to imagine not seeing him smiling throughout the halls. We will miss him dearly. Our heart goes out to his family as we all send them our prayers.”

Steve Mensch, passed away Friday night when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf Coast, in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

According to @fox5atlanta, Mensch helped advocate for and maintain Georgia’s film tax credit of more than $1 billion annually. The subsidies have contributed to Georgia’s film popularity as one of the most active places in the United States for film and television production.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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