The entertainment community is in shock following the sudden passing of Taraja Ramsess, an accomplished stunt performer and martial artist revered for his work on iconic Marvel movies such as 'Black Panther'' and the 'Avengers'' series.
Ramsess's life was tragically cut short in a car crash near Atlanta, which also claimed the lives of three of his children, as per The New York Times.
'Black Panther' Stunt Actor Taraja Ramsess, Children Die in Car Crash
On the fateful night of Halloween, Ramsess and his children met with a catastrophic accident when their vehicle collided with a stationary tractor-trailer. The collision occurred on an interstate exit lane, as reported by Atlanta's WSB-TV.
The accident news was confirmed by Ramsess's mother, Akili Ramsess, a prominent figure in photojournalism and the executive director of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). Through a heart-wrenching Instagram post, she shared the demise of her son and two granddaughters, 13-year-old Sundari and 8-week-old Fujibo. A later update included the death of another child, Kisasi.
Taraja Ramsess was much more than a stunt performer; he was a family man deeply adored by those who knew him. Tony Tucci, a close friend and trainer at X3 Sports, expressed his devastation upon hearing the news, reminiscing how Ramsess's children would watch him train, sometimes joining in.
Director Ava DuVernay also paid tribute to Ramsess, lauding his love for his children and his passion for the cinematic arts. Ramsess's contributions to film were varied, including roles in 'Avengers: End Game,' 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' 'Creed III,' 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,' and 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.'
In the wake of the tragedy, Lisa Ann Wilson, Ramsess's partner, has been left to bear the grief of losing her beloved and their children. She has made public the arrangements for the Janazah, a Muslim funeral service, to honor the memories of her family members lost too soon.
Social media posts by Wilson have become an outlet for her mourning, including a touching tribute with a caption that reads 'My Love,' according to KCRA 3.
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Over $100K Raised for Stuntman Taraja Ramsess's Family
The film industry and the wider community have rallied to support Wilson and Akili Ramsess through fundraisers, amassing over $100,000. These funds reflect the collective empathy for Wilson, who, in the aftermath of the accident, faces the daunting reality of being a newly single mother while grieving.
Disclosures from the fundraising campaigns reveal that Ramsess and Wilson were active participants in the recent strikes within the film industry. With Ramsess being the primary provider, his absence leaves an unfillable void, both emotionally and financially. Wilson, a seasoned member of the hair department, is not expected to return to work soon due to her current state of grief and the demands of motherhood.
The familial landscape for Wilson has dramatically changed; she is now the sole guardian of two daughters, Lulah, age 7, and Esme, age 5. Meanwhile, Shazia, Ramsess's three-year-old child, who was also involved in the crash, thankfully sustained only minor injuries.
Taraja Ramsess's death and the loss of his children mark a sad moment for all who knew him and for fans of the stunts and action sequences he so skillfully executed. As the community continues to mourn, the legacy of his work endures in the frames of some of the most action-packed and memorable scenes in recent cinema history.
The support for the bereaved family members is a testament to the impact Ramsess had on his peers and the imprint he left on the film industry, Mail Online reported.
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