We are very sorry to report that stuntman Taraja Ramsess along with his daughters Sundari (aged 13), and Fugibo (8 weeks old) have passed away. This tragedy is the result of a two-vehicle accident late Tuesday night near Atlanta, Georgia. The accident also left two of Ramsess’ other children seriously injured.
The accident occurred Halloween night when Ramsess’ Ford F-150 pickup crashed into a disabled 18-wheeler on the exit ramp from I-285 onto I-20 eastbound, police said. The two surviving children were thrown from the truck. According to a statement from the DeKalb County Police Department, they are currently in critical condition.
“He has five girls and one son. His son is on life support now,” Ramsess’ cousin, Pharaoh Hardee told WSB-TV.
Ramsess was a martial artist and did stunt work for several blockbuster films. Most notably Marvel’s “Black Panther,” “Avengers: Endgame,” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”
The police are investigating the accident while family, friends, and colleagues mourn the tragic loss of Ramsess and his two young children.
“Kind, caring, loving, thoughtful, respectful, exemplary person,” John Stephens told WXIA-TV about Ramsess. He also spoke about how he worked his way up in the industry from the art department to becoming a grip, a camera person, and then a stuntman.
“Just one of the best people I’ve ever known. I’m gonna miss him, he’s a big part of my life, my heart, my soul. I’m gonna miss him,” he added.
The family has set up a GoFundMe to help with donations for Ramsess’ son and daughter’s medical care. Our thoughts are with their friends and family.
