CBS News, citing police, reported that Glenn De Vries died in a plane crash in New Jersey.
The report indicated that the plane crashed in Sussex, and that de Vries, 49, and another man, Thomas Fisher, were killed. The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting an investigation into the accident.
Davis was launched into space with actor William Shatner, on board a vehicle operated by “Blue Origin”, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos..
Commenting on the news of his death, “Blue Origin” posted a tweet on Twitter, saying: “We are saddened to hear the sudden death of Glenn de Vries. He brought a great deal of life and energy to the entire Blue Origin team, and to his crewmates.“.
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