Troy Gentry, of country duo Montgomery Gentry, killed in helicopter crash
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN
Updated 10:28 PM EDT, Fri September 08, 201
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"Troy Gentry's family wishes to acknowledge all of the kind thoughts and prayers, and asks for privacy at this time," the statement read in part.
The crash took place before 1 p.m. ET in Medford, according to the statement. The helicopter's pilot also was killed, authorities said.
Montgomery Gentry was scheduled to perform Friday night at the Flying W Airport & Resort in Medford.
Updated 10:28 PM EDT, Fri September 08, 2017
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN
Updated 10:28 PM EDT, Fri September 08, 201
Story highlights
- The helicopter was returning to a New Jersey airport at the time
- The pilot was also killed
"Troy Gentry's family wishes to acknowledge all of the kind thoughts and prayers, and asks for privacy at this time," the statement read in part.
The crash took place before 1 p.m. ET in Medford, according to the statement. The helicopter's pilot also was killed, authorities said.
Montgomery Gentry was scheduled to perform Friday night at the Flying W Airport & Resort in Medford.
Updated 10:28 PM EDT, Fri September 08, 2017
Agree, he was a great muscian and philanthropist.