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Former Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams killed in San Diego plane crash

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Daniel Williams, the former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada, was among the victims of a fatal plane crash in San Diego. The band paid tribute to the musician, writing, 'We owe you everything.'

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  1. Breitbart News

    Devil Wears Prada Ex-Drummer Daniel Williams, Agent Dave Shapiro Killed in San Diego Plane Crash (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The music agency Sound Talent Group said Thursday that three of its employees, including co-founder Dave Shapiro, died on the private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood.

  2. Entertainment Weekly

    Former Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams killed in San Diego plane crash (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Daniel Williams, the former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada, was among the victims of a fatal plane crash in San Diego. The band paid tribute to the musician, writing, 'We owe you everything.'

  3. Fox News

    San Diego plane crash kills rock musician, influential music exec (opens Fox News)

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    Daniel Williams, drummer from The Devil Wears Prada, died while in a private jet, a Cessna 550, which was also carrying talent agent David Shapiro, during a flight from New Jersey to San Diego.

  4. The Daily Caller

    Former The Devil Wears Prada Drummer, Daniel Williams, Reportedly Dead In Devastating Plane Crash (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Daniel Williams, the former drummer for metal-core band The Devil Wears Prada was killed Thursday in a plane crash at the age of 39.

  5. NBC News

    Heavy metal drummer dead in San Diego light plane crash, father reportedly says (opens NBC News)

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    The former drummer of heavy metal band The Devil Wears Prada was among those killed in a small plane crash in San Diego on Thursday, his father told TMZ.

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Drummer and Music Talent Agency Owner Killed in San Diego Plane Crash (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Daniel Williams, the former drummer of the band The Devil Wears Prada, and Dave Shapiro, Sound Talent Group owner, killed in a San Diego plane crash.

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