The film community is mourning the death of Tyler Perry’s studio president, Steve Mensch, who died in a plane crash on Friday.
Mensch, at just 62 years old, tragically lost his life when his single-seater aircraft crashed onto a road in Homosassa, Florida. The accident, reported by TMZ, occurred around 8 p.m. while Steve was flying the aircraft himself. Local news outlets indicated that the plane crashed on West White Dogwood Drive near the intersection of US 98.
This is a massive loss not just for the entertainment industry but for those who knew Steve as a loving family man, survived by his wife and three children. Steve’s career was marked by significant achievements—overseeing Perry’s 300-acre studio in Atlanta, where major productions like “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” and “The Walking Dead” were filmed. His background in the industry was vast, having previously worked at Third Rail Studios, Qingdao Oriental Movie Industrial Park, and Turner Broadcasting. He was known for his strategic vision and commitment to elevating Tyler Perry Studios to one of the largest film studios in the U.S., a testament to his expertise and influence.
It’s impossible to overstate the shock and devastation felt by everyone at the studio and those who admired Mensch’s work.
