Plane Crash Kills Ex-Devil Wears Prada Drummer, Talent Executive San Diego

A tragic plane crash in San Diego claimed the lives of former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and Sound Talent Group co-founder Dave Shapiro, along with at least two other individuals. The private Cessna 550 crashed into a residential neighborhood early in the morning, causing a fire that damaged multiple homes and vehicles, with no survivors on board. Williams, who had left the band in 2016 and transitioned to a software engineering career, had posted images from the cockpit shortly before the crash, although he did not hold a pilot's license. Shapiro, a licensed pilot and influential music agent, was mourned by colleagues and artists, with some tour dates canceled in his memory. The crash injured several people on the ground and led to evacuations, while investigations into the cause remain ongoing. Tributes poured in from the music community, reflecting on the significant impact both men had on their respective industries.