Megan Hilty mourns the loss of her pregnant sister, brother-in-law and nephew.
“A small seaplane crashed into Puget Sound off the coast of Whidbey Island on Sunday afternoon. My beloved sister Lauren, brother-in-law Ross and baby nephew Remy were on that plane,” Hilty, 41, wrote in an Instagram tribute on Wednesday.
“To make this news even more devastating, my sister was eight months pregnant and we were expecting to welcome baby boy Luca into the world next month,” she continued.
“The last three days have been the worst of our lives. There really are no words to adequately express the depth of our sorrow.”
Hilty went on to correct reports claiming that Remy was her niece, also noting that Lauren Hilty and Ross Mickel “left behind” an adolescent daughter.
“Luckily she wasn’t on the plane,” Megan concluded of her niece. “The outpouring of love and support has meant so much to everyone in our family. It was so comforting to know how loved Lauren, Ross, Remy and Luca really are.”
The Smash graduate’s three relatives were among a group of 10 people who lost their lives after their plane crashed in Washington’s Puget Sound, the US Coast Guard confirmed on Tuesday.
It is still unclear what caused the tragic accident.
“We are deeply saddened and beyond devastated by the loss of our beloved Ross Mickel, Lauren Hilty, Remy and their unborn boy Luca,” Mickel’s family said in a statement.
“Our collective grief is unimaginable. They were a bright and shining light in the lives of everyone who knew them. Although her time with us was too short, we will carry on her legacy.
“The tremendous abundance and support we have received from our friends, family and the public has been overwhelming,” it said. “At this difficult time, we ask that our privacy be respected as we mourn the loss of our family members.”
In June 2019, Megan, Lauren and third sister Kristin joined their parents for an Australian holiday, with the stage actress opening up about the family trip via Instagram.
“We’re family, I have all my sisters (and my mum and dad) with me!” Megan captioned a family selfie at the time.
“I can’t believe I’ll be singing at the Sydney Opera House in two days time!!! And to make it even better, I have my family here to share this Aussie adventure with me!”
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