Black Panther star leads tributes to film's stuntman and kids killed in accident

06 November 2023 , 21:55

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Taraja was tragically killed in the accident

Tributes have poured in for Avengers stuntman Taraja Ramsess after he was tragically killed in a car accident alongside three of his children.

The Hollywood star was out on Halloween with his five children when they were involved in the fatal collision. Taraja has starred in a series of Marvel movies since his 2018 appearance in Black Panther. The talented stunt actor has also made several appearances in TV productions.

After news of his death started to spread when his mother Akili confirmed details of the heartbreaking incident on Instagram tributes started to pour in from his former co-stars and friends. Taraja collided with a tractor trailer on an off-ramp in DeKalb County, Georgia.

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Taraja starred in several Marvel movies including Black Panther

Taraja and his daughters Sundari and Fujibo all pronounced dead at the scene. His son, Kisasi, later died in hospital while on life support. His remaining two children survived the crash.

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As Akili shared updates on the family tragedy the tributes started to pour in with famed movie director Ava DuVernay among the names expressing their grief on the social media app. She wrote: "No words matter. But somehow I hope you that feel our tears and our prayers. They are with you. Our love is with you."

Actress Niecy Nash posted: "Sending your family love & prayers. May the grace of God rain down." With Tameka Foster sharing her own experience of grief writing: "As a Mom who has lost a son, my heart breaks for you. I am truly sorry for your loss. I will pray for your grandbabies as well. My deepest condolences to your family."

The family has been torn apart by the by the tragedy

Kisasi Ramsess died of his injuries

Black Panther star Carrie Bernans shared: "My deepest condolences on his lost. He was truly an incredible person to work with. We worked on the set of Black Panther together and he’s always been such a joy to be around and full of life and love. Sending you all so much prayers & love. I’m here if I can help with anything."

Tarajanot only performed stunts but also worked in the art department of several big name productions at the start of his career. He was a set dresser on movies including Fast Five and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire as well as iconic TV series The Walking Dead.

His success in the Marvel movie universe saw him Star in both Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, Black Panther, and recent Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

Ayeesha Walsh