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Singer Aaliyah killed in plane crash
August 26, 2001 Posted: 3:42 AM EDT (0742 GMT)
ABACO, Bahamas (CNN) -- American R&B singer and actress Aaliyah is among eight people killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas.
The Cessna passenger plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after taking off from the island of Abaco bound for Miami on Saturday.
Abaco Assistant Police Superintendent Leland Russell said there were nine people -- all Americans -- on board the plane. One man survived the crash and was taken to a hospital in Nassau.
Aaliyah, 22, who was set to appear in the forthcoming sequel to "The Matrix," was on the island to film a new video.
Russell said the plane was leaving Marsh Harbour airport around 6:50 p.m. ET when it crashed and was engulfed by flames.
FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said the Cessna 402 was registered to Sky Stream of Pembroke Pines, Florida, and had been destined for Opa Locka, Florida.
Gloria Knowles, who works for Abaco Air Ltd. at Marsh Harbour airport, said baggage handlers reported the plane was overloaded with suitcases.
She said the handlers and the plane's pilot complained about the heavy load but the passengers insisted on taking everything with them.
Abaco Island Chief Councilor Silbert Mills said those killed included two women and six men.
Quincy Jones, 68, the Grammy-winning producer, arranger and composer, said he was devastated by Aaliyah's death.
The Cessena plane crashed on take-off
He said: "She was like one of my daughters, she was one of the sweetest girls in the world.
"She vacationed with me and my family together in Fiji. I loved her and respected her and I am absolutely devastated."
The Bahamas' Minister of Tourism Tommy Turnquest told Associated Press: "We find it devastating and most unfortunate that after having this world-famous star Aaliyah and her crew select the Bahamas as their choice location for her latest video, the project has climaxed on such a tragic note."
In July, Aaliyah released her third album -- the self-titled "Aaliyah" -- which debuted in the top five on the Billboard album chart.
The disc was recorded while the entertainer was filming the big-screen adaptation of Anne Rice's "Queen of the Damned."
She made her film debut in last year's urban drama, "Romeo Must Die."
Good reviews for that performance led to roles in the upcoming sequels to "The Matrix" with Keanu Reeves.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Aaliyah grew up in Detroit. She released her first album, "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number," at the age of 15.
Her hit single, "Try again," off the "Romeo Must Die" soundtrack, is nominated for R-and-B Song of the Year at this year's Soul Train "Lady of Soul" Awards which will be held on Tuesday.
Aaliyah won Best Female Video and Video from a Film for "Try Again," in the 2000 MTV awards.
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*~*A Prayer for Aaliyah*~*
"Lord. We pray that you give us strength in this moment of disbelief and shock. Let us find comfort in the fact that this is all apart of your master plan. A plan that has no flaws and is perfect in every way. Grant us the knowledge that one day we will be able to sing with her once more in your presence. Lord you have called one of your sweetest angels home...You are her number one fan! We know that heaven will be filled with sounds of grace and beauty now that you have her to make beautiful music by your side.
Lord, I realize this is hard, but, I know that she is in a better place. Lord let us mourn, then allow us to rejoice. We will miss her but because of your devine mercey, one day we will be with her again.
Amen
We Love You Aaliyah"
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*~*Dedication to Aaliyah*~*
Girl, I am at a lose of words,.. I'm actually still in shock. Just a few days ago I was watchin tha diary of Aaliyah on MTV,... now I'm watchin' MTV News,.. 10 to tha hour every hour on u're death. This is just unbelievable. I find myself (as I'm sure all u're fans n loved ones) askin why,... why did tha Lord take u when u were at tha peek of u're career,... when u were so happy with u're life,.. when so many ppl love(d) u n look up to u.
It is a question I'm afraid will not be answered. All I can do is pray that u are overwhelming happy and at peace. We love you girl n we will NEVA EVA forget u.
*Aaliyah ~ 1979-2001 RIP*
*Why* By Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins
why is a question
most times neva known
life would be too easy if tha answers were easily shown
who knows why tha sky is blue
who knows why God made you
things happen for a reason
the reason may be a test
everyone's destiny is chosen before they're laid to rest
*~*Rest In Peace Aaliyah*~*
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~All my love n prayers goes out to Aaliyah n her family n tha others who perished on tha plane~
