Montgomery Gentry's Troy Gentry Killed in Helicopter Crash
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(Radio.com) Troy Gentry, one-half of stalwart country music duo Montgomery Gentry, has died after being involved in a helicopter crash late last week. He was 50 years old. Gentry's passing was confirmed with an official statement on the band's social media. The accident happened near the Flying W airport in Medford, New Jersey, where the band was scheduled to perform this past Friday (Sept. 8). According to NJ.com, Medford Township Police Chief Richard said police got a call about a "helicopter that was distressed" around 1 p.m. ET. "Shortly after our arrival the helicopter did go down. It went into a field south of the airport," Meder said. Read more here. Radio.com is an official news provider for antiMusic.com. |
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