Avengers stuntman's family mourn devoted dad and kids as funeral plans announced

06 November 2023 , 14:13

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Taraja Ramsess was killed alongside his three children

Taraja Ramsess' heartbroken partner has announced funeral arrangements for the Avengers stuntman and his three children after they were killed in a horrific car crash.

The 41-year-old father died instantly when his pickup truck collided with a tractor-trailer in Georgia on Tuesday night. His newborn baby Fugibo Ramsess and 13-year-old daughter Sundari Ramsess were also killed immediately on impact.

Taraja's 10-year-old Kisasi was put on life support in hospital, but sadly died of his injuries on Sunday. His three-year-old daughter remains in hospital with severe injuries, but she is expected to recover.

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Three of Taraja Ramsess' children were killed (Facebook)

Lisa Wilson has now taken to Instagram to share information about the funeral service for her family. In a black and white picture, she wrote: "Janazah will be held for Taraja Ramsess, SunDari Ramsess, Kisasi Ramsess, Fuji Ramsess. Will be this Sunday at 2pm at The Atlanta Masjid."

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Her followers offered their condolences in the comments. "There are no words… so we pray and pray and know our prayers will radiate the strength and power you and your family all need now and forever," one person wrote. Another said: "There is nothing we can say to take away the pain your going through but know we are praying for you."

The fatal car crash happened on an exit ramp on Interstate 20 in Dekalb County, Georgia. Taraja was driving a pickup truck with all of his children when it collided with a tractor-trailer, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Taraja was 41 years old

According to an investigation, Taraja took an exit ramp where the tractor-trailer was broken down in the left lane, when they collided. His mother, Akili Ramsess, has shared a tribute to her family members on social media.

Sharing a picture of herself with her son, she said: "My beautiful, loving, talented son Taraja @chop.saki, along with two of my grand babies, his 13 yo daughter Sundari and his 8-week old newborn daughter Fujibo, were killed the previous night in a horrific traffic accident."

She continued: "All who knew and met him know how special Taraja was. He had a deep capacity for love and loved his children more than all. He loved his martial arts, motorcycles and all things related to filmmaking.

Six-week old Fugibo Ramsess died in the accident

The stuntman collided with a tractor-trailer (Facebook)

"He a very droll yet wicked sense of humor & yet could be as cornball corny as can be. Sundari, Sunny as she was called, also reflected that special light. Funny & loved to dance. Oh God! I can't believe they're gone!

"We are grieving and remain prayerful for my grandchildren's recovery. Thank you to so many who have already reached out with kind words and prayers." GoFundMe pages have been set up to help his family with funeral costs.

One fundraiser has been set up on behalf of his mother, while two others have been set up to help Lisa. In total, the GoFundMe pages have raised $123,838 (£99,692).

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