Tyler Perry’s Studio President killed in Homosassa plane crash: report

HOMOSASSA, Fla. (WFLA) — A small engine-plane crash in Homosassa on Friday night that killed a man was reportedly Tyler Perry’s Studio President, according to TMZ.

Steve Mensch, who was the president and manager of general operations at Tyler Perry Studios since 2016, was reportedly the pilot of the single-seater aircraft.

Plane crash closes intersection in Homosassa

TMZ said Mensch is survived by his wife and three kids. He was only 62.

The crash occurred on West White Dogwood Drive near US-98 around 9 p.m., closing the intersection of Highway 19 and Longfellow Street on Friday night.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating this crash.

No further details have been released.

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