Tyler Perry honored Steve Mensch, president and general manager of operations at Tyler Perry Studios, who tragically died in a small plane crash in Florida at the age of 62.
Perry, reflecting on his own grief as the anniversary of his mother’s death approaches, expressed devastation over the loss of Mensch, a respected leader and beloved figure at the studio.
Mensch, an experienced pilot, was the only person aboard the plane, which crashed Friday night in Citrus County, Florida.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Mensch had been with Tyler Perry Studios since 2016 and had a distinguished career in various leadership roles across the entertainment industry.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp also expressed condolences, highlighting Mensch’s contributions to Georgia’s film industry.
