Former *The Devil Wears Prada* drummer Daniel Williams was among six people killed in a private plane crash in San Diego on May 22. The jet, owned by music agent David Shapiro—who also piloted the flight—crashed into a neighborhood due to heavy fog and malfunctioning runway lights. Passengers included Shapiro’s colleagues Kendall Fortner, Emma Huke, Dominic Damian, and photographer Celina Kenyon. The crash caused significant damage, prompting evacuations and minor injuries to eight residents.
Investigators confirmed poor visibility and technical failures contributed to the accident. Williams had humorously posted from the cockpit before the crash, while Shapiro’s company, Sound Talent Group, mourned the loss. Williams’ former bandmates paid tribute, calling him irreplaceable. The incident left the music community in shock, with cleanup efforts ongoing for jet fuel contamination in the area.
