Steve Mensch, the president and general manager of Tyler Perry Studios, tragically died in a plane crash in Homosassa, Florida on Friday night. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the single-engine plane, with only Mensch on board, crashed around 8 p.m. Local authorities identified Mensch as the victim of the crash. Tyler Perry Studios confirmed his death, expressing their deep sadness and condolences to his family. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office reported the crash, closing parts of Highway 19, but later announced that all lanes had reopened by early Saturday morning. The FAA and NTSB are conducting an investigation into the crash. Steve Mensch had been a valued member of the Tyler Perry Studios team for over 8 years and was well-loved in the Atlanta community. The studio described him as a cherished friend who will be greatly missed. Fernando Cervantes Jr., a trending news reporter for USA TODAY, reported on the incident.
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