(LUMBERTON, N.J.) — Troy Gentry, one half of the award-winning country music duo Montgomery Gentry, died Friday in a helicopter crash just hours before a concert, according to a statement from the band’s website. He was 50. Authorities said the helicopter crashed in a wooded area while approaching the Flying W Airport in Medford hours before Montgomery Gentry was due to perform at a resort that is also housed at the airport. The band’s website called Gentry’s death “tragic” and said details of the crash are unknown. “Troy Gentry’s family wishes to acknowledge all of the kind thoughts and prayers, and asks for privacy at this time,” the website said. Police got a call at around 1 p.m.
Country Singer Troy Gentry Dies In Helicopter Crash
Associated Press, Time: Entertainment
Fri, 09/08/2017 - 1:46pm
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