Megan Hiltyhas confirmed the death of her sister, brother-in-law and nephew after a plane crash.
On Wednesday evening, theSmashstar, 41, shared a heartbreaking post in which she mourned her family who died earlier this week.
Posting a photo of her sister Lauren Hilty, brother-in-law Ross Mickel, and their son Remy, Hilton spoke for the first time about their unexpected deaths.
She continued, “The last three days have been the worst of our lives. There are truly no words to appropriately convey the depth of our grief.”
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“Thankfully, she was not on the plane and we ask that her name and personal information be kept private as she is a minor,” said Megan.
The Broadway star added, “It is important these details be corrected to respectfully honor everyone we’ve lost and the loved ones they’ve left behind.”
She went on to acknowledge and express gratitude for the “outpouring of love and support.”
“It has been so comforting to know just how loved Lauren, Ross, Remy and Luca truly are,” Megan concluded.
After a float plane carrying 10 peoplecrashedin Washington’s Puget Sound on Sunday, Megan’s three family members were among the passengers. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the passengers' names in apress releaseon Tuesday, though they have recovered only one body, and the remaining nine people on board are still missing butpresumed dead.
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Ross was a well-known winemaker and owner of Ross Andrew Wineries. His family offered a comment on the loss to NBC affiliateKING 5and confirmed Lauren was pregnant at the time of the crash.
In addition to thanking first responders for the search, the family added, “The enormous outpouring and support we have received from our friends, family, and the public has been overwhelming. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who also lost loved ones on-board. At this difficult time, we are requesting that our privacy be respected as we grieve the loss of our family members.”
source: people.com
