Lauren Hilty, sister of actress and singer Megan Hilty, passed away in a plane crash along with her husband Ross Andrew Mickel and their child Remy Mickel on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Megan Hilty is known for her roles in Broadway musicals and performances as Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5: The Musical, Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, and Brooke Ashton in Noises Off.
She has also known for portraying the role of Ivy Lnn in the musical drama Smash, in which she performed Let Me Be Your Star and Liz in the Sean Saves the World.
At the age of 12, she was intrigued by opera and began taking vocal lessons. She has been awarded the National Society of Arts and Letters Award for Excellence in Musical Theater.
She has also been nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a play, Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a play, and Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance.
Megan Hilty’s Sister Lauren Hilty Passed Away At A Young Age
Lauren, the sister of Megal Hilty, lost her life due to a plane crash rather than of old age. She was born to her father, Jack Hilty, and mother, Donna Hilty, and grew up with her sister Megan in Bellevue, Washington.
The Hilty family released a statement regarding the incident; they are devastated by the loss of their beloved Lauren, Ross, and Remy, and their collective grief is unimaginable.
They were like a shining bright light in the lives of people who were close to them; although their time was short, the family will carry their legacy ahead. They thanked emergency services agencies, first responders, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the United States Coast Guard, and their friends and families for their support.
The family requested their privacy to be respected while grieving their lost families.
Lauren Hilty Was With Her Husband And Child During The Plane Crash
Hilty was with her husband Ross Andrews Mickel and their child Remy and their unborn son Luca as reported by TMZ.
Mickel was the owner of the Ross Andrew Winery; he had established the winery in 1999. The Washington State Wine Commission released a statement regarding the incident.
They stated that Mickel would be missed in the wine community, and the committee is saddened by the news Mickel had a significant impact on the Washington wine community. Their condolences and thoughts are with his loved ones as they are going through a difficult time.
Ross used to share about wine on his Instagram; he shared his brand and winemaking process in his vineyard. It is heartbreaking news that Mickel and his family lost their lives in a tragic incident.
Ten Bodies Found In The Waters After The Float Plane Crashed
Along with Lauren Hilty and her family, other passengers, including the pilot, lost their lives in the crash. The reason for the plane crash is still unidentified by the authorities.
The crash took the life of Sandy Williams, who was on vacation in Washington’s San Juan Islands, according to her brother. Patricia Hicks was also on holiday with Sandy Williams. Both of them were headed to the same place.
Joanne Mera was visiting her family in Seattle; she came from San Diego and was the CEO of an event management company. Gabby Hanna, a lawyer from Seattle, she was returning from a wedding when the plane crashed.
The couple from Minnesota, Luke and Rebecca Ludwig, was also in the plane during the crash.
The Coast Guards reported that they do not have any evidence, like videos or pictures, at the moment. The investigation is being held by The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.