A stuntman who worked on the Marvel films “Black Panther” and “Avengers” and three of those he killed died in a horror crash on a Georgia highway.
Taraja Ramsess, 41, his 13-year-old daughter Sundari Ramsess, his 10-year-old son Kisasi Ramsess and his newborn daughter Fugibo Ramsess died in the fatal crash on an Interstate 20 exit in Dekalb County, Georgia.
Ramsess was driving a pickup truck full of children on Halloween night when it collided with a tractor-trailer, instantly killing himself, the 13-year-old and the newborn, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
His son, 10-year-old Kisasi and a three-year-old girl were taken to hospital in critical condition after the accident. Kisasi succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. Authorities said the girl’s condition was serious but stable.
According to an initial investigation, Ramsess was driving a Ford F-150 and was driving over an exit where a tractor-trailer was stalled in the left lane when they collided.
Taraja Ramsess, 41, was driving a pickup truck full of children when it collided with a parked tractor-trailer
The newborn Fugibo Ramsess (pictured) died in the accident along with her father and two other siblings
Kisasi Ramsess, 10, died as a result of the accident on Sunday. His grandmother said the boy brought so much joy to so many people’s lives
Ramsess’s 13-year-old daughter Sundari Ramsess died in the accident. Her grandmother said she was funny and loved to dance
On Halloween night, Ramsess was driving over an Interstate 20 exit in Dekalb County, Georgia, when he crashed, killing himself and three of his children
Ramsess worked in the film industry and did stunts for Marvel’s Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, according to IMBD.
He also worked in the art department, often as a set designer, on over 43 projects, including “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.”
Tributes have poured in for the popular artist and his family, and a GoFundMe campaign set up in his mother’s name has so far raised $81,359.
“Kisasi – or “Sauce the Boss” – has brought so much joy into so many people’s lives. [He] “I was surrounded by loving family members every moment he spent in the hospital,” GoFundMe said of the 10-year-old.
Ramsess’ mother, Akili Ramsess, posted on Instagram: “Everyone who knew and met him knows how special Taraja was.” He had a deep capacity for love and loved his children more than anything. “He loved his martial arts, motorcycles and anything related to filmmaking.”
“He has a very droll but wicked sense of humor and yet could be as corny as can be.” Sundari, as she was called Sunny, also reflected this particular light. Funny and loved to dance. Oh God! I can’t believe they’re gone!’
Ramsess (left) worked as a stuntman on Marvel films such as Black Panther and Avenger
Ramsess (right) with his children. His 13-year-old daughter Sundari Ramsess, his 10-year-old son Kisasi Ramsess and his newborn daughter Fugibo Ramsess all died as a result of the crash
Ramsess is seen standing behind and to the right of Letitia Wright, who plays her character Shuri in the Black Panther film
Filmmaker Ave DuVernay posted a tribute to Ramsess on Instagram.
“He walked like a king.” And to me he always acted like one. He was part of our crew family at ARRAY. “He left us forever last night in a way that will break the hearts of everyone who knew him into a million pieces,” she said.
“We talked about art and his family.” My goodness, did he love his children? I remember one day on set when we didn’t have enough black background actors for a key scene. “I had to recruit my crew members to be in front of the camera.”
“Taraja was the first to say yes.” “Yes, I’m going to do my actual job and then jump into this wild scene and play a tough guy with a gun for you,” DuVernay said.
“He was just a great person. We have a great loss for this world. It makes you think and gives you a new perspective on everyone you have to call every day. “You never know when you’ll have your last words to say to someone,” his longtime friend and X3 Sports coach Tony Tucci told WSB-TV.
“He was always a family man. They came and sat and watched him train, and they also jumped in and started training.”
Ramsess’ death is the second tragedy in the Black Panther franchise, following star Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020 at the age of 43 following a private four-year battle with colon cancer.