Already have an account?
Get back to the

‘Montgomery Gentry’ Country Singer Troy Gentry Killed In Helicopter Crash

‘Montgomery Gentry’ Country Singer Troy Gentry Killed In Helicopter Crash
Troy Gentry of country duo Montgomery Gentry performs at Pompano Beach Amphitheater, Florida on Oct 15, 2016. Larry Marano/Shutterstock

Gone but never forgotten. Troy Gentry was killed in a New Jersey helicopter crash on Friday, September 8, hours before his country group, Montgomery Gentry, was set to perform.

Related: Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All Time

The band, who has been together for more than 20 years, confirmed the 50-year-old singer’s death in a statement via Twitter. “It is with great sadness that we confirm that Troy Gentry, half of the popular country duo, Montgomery Gentry, was tragically killed in a helicopter crash which took place at approximately 1:00pm today in Medford, New Jersey,” the post read. “The duo was scheduled to perform tonight at the Flying W Airport & Resort in Medford. Troy Gentry was 50-years-old. 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.”

‘Montgomery Gentry’ Country Singer Troy Gentry Killed In Helicopter Crash
Troy Lee Gentry and Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry at the 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards onMay 26, 2004. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock

The Flying W Airport & Resort announced in a Facebook post that the concert has been canceled. While few facts about the accident are known, the Associated Press reported on Friday that the pilot of the helicopter had also perished in the crash. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will soon launch an investigation into the incident.

Related: Stars Gone Country!

The “My Town” crooner leaves behind wife Angie and the couple’s two daughters, Kaylee and Taylor. Several country stars have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Gentry and express their support for his family.

Related: Celebrity Deaths in 2017: Stars We’ve Lost

For the latest celebrity entertainment, news and lifestyle videos, subscribe to Us Weekly’s YouTube Page.

Got a Tip form close button
Got a tip for US?
We're All Ears for Celebrity Buzz!