Tyler Perry Studios is in mourning after the tragic death of Steve Mensch, the president and manager of general operations at the renowned studio. According to a source close to the studios, Steve was killed in a single-seater plane crash in Florida on Friday night.
The fatal crash occurred in Homosassa, Florida, where Steve was piloting the single-seat plane. Highway Patrol Troopers responded to the scene, which was on West White Dogwood Drive near the intersection of US 98, connected to US 19 in Homosassa. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Steve had been the president of Tyler Perry Studios since 2016, overseeing operations at the 300-acre studio in Atlanta. His LinkedIn profile describes him as a significant figure in the Georgia business community. The news of his passing has left everyone at Tyler Perry Studios devastated.
Steve is survived by his wife and three children. He was 62 years old at the time of his tragic death. The entire Tyler Perry Studios community is mourning the loss of a beloved colleague and friend.
Rest in peace, Steve Mensch. Your legacy at Tyler Perry Studios will never be forgotten.