JavaScript is disabled. Aaliyah's Life in Photos The rising star died in a plane crash at the age of 22 on Aug. 25, 2001 By Diane J. Cho Updated on January 16, 2023 11:00 AM 01 of 17 Aaliyah's Early Years. ", Email us [email protected] call212 416 4552. The singer-actress. Find Aaliyah Singer stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The singer and actress, who was just 22 at the time of her death, had flown over to the Bahamas to wrap up the filming for her track, Rock The Boat. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The plane crashed as soon as it took off, within a minute. Lil' Kim was seen arriving at the funeral which was held at St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church. Aaliyah's casket was closed; she died in an airplane crash. The photos from a Fourth of July party in 2000, obtained exclusively . I'm glad pics don't exist. Singer Aaliyah Killed in Plane Crash. The pathologist testified to something altogether different. While it's been 20 years since her passing, the world has not forgotten about the artist's impact or musical catalog which was just recently added to streaming platforms. Some bodies were so badly disfigured, you couldn't identify them. She deserved better. Claude Sawyer, 26, was a charter pilot operating machinery close to the site of the accident and described the catastrophe. The Aaliyah Memorial Fund was created as a vehicle whereby her fans, friends, and family can contribute to and support causes that Aaliyah found important. The jet had only made it between 60 and 100 feet above the ground before it hurtled back down and crashed, according to a witness at the scene. In addition, Marsh Harbor airport employees claimed that they along with the pilot, Luis Morales complained about the excess weight but were ignored. Determined to be a star, she signed a contract with Jive Records at the age of 12 and came to popular acclaim in 1994. 1:00. 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But, as first reported by The Daily Beast, a Bahamian man who had been with the popstar just moments before her death has claimed that was not the case. "The aircraft was broken into pieces and some of the seats were thrown from the aircraft. And when Aaliyah saw the size of the plane she then refused to board it, he recounts in the book. On board was R&B singer Aaliyah Dana Haughton, commonly known as "Aaliyah." The plane will later be hijacked and flown into the Pentagon as part of 9/11. Over 100,000 Movies 420,00 Scenes with Previews Try it for $2.99. Monica was accompanied by R&B crooner Tank who also sang backup for Aaliyah on her song "Come Over.". 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For more of the latest showbiz news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. After Aaliyah's death, the music video for Rock The Boat made its world premiere as a posthumous release on October 2001 - and she won two posthumous awards at the American Music awards of 2002. What happened to Aaliyah? Privacy Policy. The victims were transported to the Princess Margaret Hospital morgue in Nassau. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbour Airport on the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas where Aaliyah's entourage had been filming her music video, Rock The Boat. "It's an unfortunate closure but I needed to hear she didn't want to get on that plane; I needed to know that. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. I don't know but if your brain is exposed I would say yes, that's massive and I don't have a medical certified in anything. This page may contain sensitive or adult content that's not for everyone. New York-born, Detroit-raised R&B singer/actress Aaliyah, 22, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, along with seven others, when a small, twin-engine Cessna bound for . "They took her out of the van; she didn't even know she was getting boarded on a plane," stated Kingsley Russell, 33, who was with Aaliyah full name Aaliyah Dana Haughton just before the. Why did you want to get on that plane so badly? safya85. She was still strapped into her seat and slumped over to her left. He also revealed that had she survived the crash which she might have predicted her chances of survival were low. Until recently, Aaliyah's uncle and music executive, Barry Hankerson, fought with her estateover music rights and brand image. Aaliyah Dana Haughton, born January 16, 1979, was a singer, dancer, model, and style icon who was well on her way to becoming a card-carrying triple threat. Photo: KMazur/WireImage Just two weeks before her untimely death, Aaliyah was hanging out with her boyfriend, Roc-A-Fella Records mogul Damon Dash, in the East Hampton, Long Island home he. Aaliyah had been on her way back to the United States after filming the music video for "Rock the Boat" in the Bahamas . Aaliyah was allegedly still asleep when the pilot finally caved and allowed her and her team to board the flight back to Florida. One of those passengers was the singer's security guard. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The New York Post printed one of the last photographs taken of Aaliyah, with a fan who wanted it as a souvenir, but wrongly labeled it as having been taken just before the crash flight departed. Why the aircraft was cleared to take off in the first place has largely remained a mystery since the devastating crash almost two decades ago. Six people, including the. She boarded a 10-seater private jet along with seven members of her crew - including her video director, record label executive and hair stylists - who were all killed with her. After being covered by the first respondents on scene: Previously, the photo below was making the rounds online, but it obviously was not Paul Walker. The claimwas made by Kingsley Russell,a Bahamian man who was 13 at the time and working as the star's baggage handler for his family's taxi and hospitality business. In one of the lastinterviews Aaliyah gave before the fatal plane crash, the singer opened up to German media about a recurring dream she'd been having at the time. Never-before-published photos show just how close rapper Jay-Z was to 'princess of R&B' Aaliyah just a year before her death. This July 2001 photo captures singer Aaliyah performing at NBC Studios in Burbank on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Kathy Iandoli , its author, is a . Name: Aaliyah Birth Year: 1979 Birth date: January 16, 1979 Birth State: New York Birth City: New York Birth Country: United States Gender: Female Best Known For: Signed to a recording contract. We take a look at her final days before her untimely passing. IIRC, she was in a rush to make a show, but the plane as carrying too much weight. I don't know why. She was on board a twin-engine Cessna 402 light aircraft traveling from the Bahamas to the US. Russell's mother was Aaliyahs driver during her time on the island and he told Iandoli he spoke with the star on their way to the airport, as first reported byThe Daily Beast. After the horror incident, an investigation into the crash was launched as well as an official inquest into Aaliyah's death which took place in the Bahamas. One fan outside of the funeral held a picture of the singer alongside a yellow rose. But in her upcoming book, Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah, music journalist Kathy Iandoli believes she's finally uncovered the truth. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. And the investigating authorities might have had better control of their employees so evidence photos never leaked. "Dearest sweet Aaliyah, I have trouble accepting the fact that you're gone. 13 Striking Photos From Aaliyah's 2001 Funeral It's been 20 years and the world has not forgotten about the artist or her impact. Nov 9, 2020. The aircraft had been overloaded by 700 pounds (320kg) when it attempted to take off, and was carrying one more passenger than it was approved for. [10] [11] Accident [ edit] Her body was held in a silver-plated copper-deposit casket, which was then carried in a horse-drawn, glass hearse. Dr. Giovander Raju, who carried out the inquest, concluded that the singer died from severe burns, a blow to the head and severe shock. However, chaos struck less than a minute after take off when the plane fell from the sky and plummeted into the ground - a mere 200 feet from the runway. The R&B singer . The R&B singer tragically died nearly 21 years ago on 25 August 2001 at the age of 22 alongside eight others after a plane destined for Miami crashed less than a minute after take-off in the Bahamas. American singer and actress Aaliyah attends the 11th Soul Train Music Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los . Thought you had pics and did you choose to embellish and assume that massive head trauma meant that half was missing? Aaliyah Dana Haughton was a much admired singer and actress. Eventually, Russell says, a member of Aaliyah's team came to check on her. It was initially suggested that Aaliyah, a known nervous flier, had insisted on boarding the plane back to Miami. Kingsley Russell, who was 13 at the time, had been working for his family's taxi and hospitality business when he was asked to work as a baggage carrier for the singer. 2023 Blavity, Inc. All rights reserved. The plane burst into flames immediately after hitting the ground; almost every corpse that was found was badly burned and mangled. I dont know what else he knows or doesnt know, but I doubt her death was an accident. 7. An autopsy report concluded that her survival was unthinkable" on account of the extensive burns and major head trauma she suffered. "She went on the airplane asleep.. That been concerns from the pilot that there was too much weight on the aircraft, but it was decided that the plane would leave anyway. She has also been paid tribute to by celebrities such as Jay Z, who used the Miss You instrumental and chorus for the track's official remix version in 2003. In an excerpt from Christopher John Farley's book book Aaliyah: more Than a Woman, Sawyer is quoted saying: "I saw the plane go up and then it banked to the left and nosed in. Aaliyah's Plane Crash happened on August 25, 2001, when she died with eight other passengers. But I can understand why God would have wanted you close to Him. Russell's mother was Aaliyahs driver during her time on the island and he said he spoke with the star on their way to the airport. To view it, confirm your age. ", Jury inspect eerie Murdaugh murder scene where mom & son were executed, US Navy faces being totally outgunned by China in just seven years, says expert, Dances with Wolves actor pleads not guilty in 'sex cult' case, TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, The R&B singer tragically died in August 2001 at the age of 22, A plane she boarded with seven members of her entourage nosedived moments after take-off, A witness claims he the star didn't want to get on board and was handed a pill before being carried on unconscious, Aaliyah had been in the Bahamas filing what would end up being her final music video, The video was for her song 'Rock the Boat', Her body was found 20 meters from the crash, still strapped in her seat, Aaliyah and six of the eight others on board were killed instantly, The revelations are made in the book Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah, by music journalist Kathy Iandoli, Music video for Aaliyah's classic hit Rock The Boat. They took her out of the van; she didnt even know she was getting boarded on a plane, Russellrecounts in the book. In the video were some of her closest friends in the industry, including DMX who opened the video with a brief monologue. 8. Haughton released a single white dove in memory of her daughter upon exiting the church, The New York Times reported. Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B: Directed by Bradley Walsh. Aaliyah was 'unconscious' before plane crash as shock pics show wreckage, New Book Claims Aaliyah Was Drugged Before Plane Crash. Disturbing Details Discovered In Aaliyah's Autopsy Report. Busta Rhymes, who sported his chest-length locs at the time, was in attendance, too. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Visibly upset leaving the funeral was Aaliyah's mom, Diane Haughton. The photograph was taken by the medical examiner and is part of her confidential file. But tragedy struck as Aaliyah died from catastrophic injuries when the plane crashed just a minute after taking off for the short journey. 121 Aaliyah Plane Crash Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE Collections Project #ShowUs Creative Insights EDITORIAL VIDEO BBC Motion Gallery NBC News Archives MUSIC BLOG BROWSE PRICING ENTERPRISE VisualGPS INSIGHTS BOARDS CART SIGN IN Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Aaliyah, a known anxious flier, reportedly knew the size of her seven-person entourage and all of their luggage would be too much for the small jet to bear. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Shockingly, an autopsy found he had cocaine and alcohol in his system at he time of the crash, and he'd also been previously charged with a drug offence in the US. and our Everyone on board the plane died. Aaliyah Was Drugged Before Her Fatal Plane Crash, New Book Shockingly Claims TRAGEDY exclusive Kevin Mazur/WireImage A new book alleges that the late pop star Aaliyah did not want to board. AALIYAH didn't want to get on the doomed plane that crashed and caused her death but she was carried on board unconscious after being given a sedative, a book has claimed. Aaliyah was a promising new R&B singer when, aged just 12, she first met the world-famous rapper. She was very hesitant about flying because her gut was telling her she shouldn't get on the plane. During the exchange, Russell says the singer reiterated that she didn't want to get on the small plane and that she wasn't feeling well. After Aaliyah tragically died in a plane crash two decades ago, information about the plane being overweight and the pilot having used drugs and alcohol quickly surfaced. It also emerged that the pilot did not have the required qualifications to fly the aircraft type involved and had falsified relevant documents to obtain his pilot license. But the dream would conclude with her suddenly flying away from them and feeling at peace. As the funeral wrapped, her casket was carried outside of the church and placed in the all-white hearst. Aaliyah plane crash photos revealed as it's claimed she was carried on board unconscious after being given sleeping pill | The Sun News STAR 'DRUGGED' Aaliyah plane crash photos. The singer died a week earlier in a plane crash while taking off. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for boohooMAN), Aaliyah plane crash photos revealed as its claimed she was carried on board unconscious after being given sleeping pill, Frogmore eviction shows King Charles has drawn a line with Harry - now he must do two more things with the spoilt brat, Harry's vicious attacks on Camilla could not be forgiven by King Charles - he had to hit back, Constance Marten: Baby's body found after massive police search, as cops question runaway aristocrat & Mark Gordon, Rishi Sunak to finally unveil delayed small boats law next week after Brexit win, Ministers vow to never use draconian spy law to jail journalists, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Kevin Mazur/WireImageThis month marks the 20th anniversary of rising star Aaliyah's death. August 25, 2001. She was scheduled to leave the Bahamas on August 26, 2001 but chose to leave the day before since she had finished early. The flight took off at 6.50 pm - but it had only got between 60 and 100 feet in the air before nosediving back down to the ground. READ MORE: Kenan and Kel star became pastor after hiding 'battles' behind 'happy characters'. View our online Press Pack. The beloved singer and dancer inspired many notable entertainers, including Usher, Beyonc, and Rihanna. Why the aircraft was cleared to take off in the first place has largely remained a mystery since the devastating crash almost two decades ago. While the dream could symbolize a variety of things, some of Aaliyah's fans have suggested it was actually a subconscious premonition of the deadly crash. Aaliyah's mother, Diane Haughton, 70, called out an unnamed intruder for visiting the late R&B singer's gravesite in order to "promote a book" ahead of the 20th anniversary of her fatal plane . "Now, in this 20th year, this unscrupulous endeavor to release Aaliyahs music without any transparency or full accounting to the estate compels our hearts to express a word - forgiveness," the estate said. "When you start talking about control, weight doesn't matter so much, although it makes it harder to fly Control is based on where the weight is placed." All this was old news, let her soul rest! Aaliyah tragically died on August 25, 2001, at the age of 22, alongside eight others when a Miami- Robinson took a quick photo, careful not to wake the sleeping singer. Photo: Evan Agostini/ImageDirect. However, a man who was one of the last people to see her alive said she actually refused to get on board. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Caved and allowed her and her team to board it, he in. 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