The tragic death of Dave Shapiro in a plane crash: details
23 may 2025 в 16:37
Dave Shapiro became the main news in May 2025, but unfortunately not for a positive reason. The late co-founder of Sound Talent Group (STG) died in a tragic plane crash of a Cessna aircraft in San Diego, California, as reported by several sources. His independent agency also confirmed this news. There were other victims in the crash, but not all identities were immediately published out of respect for their families. It is still unclear who was piloting the plane.
A representative of STG issued a statement regarding Shapiro’s death. According to Billboard, the representative said: «We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleague, and friend. Our hearts go out to their families and everyone touched by today’s tragedy. Thank you for respecting their privacy at this time».
Learn more about Shapiro, his life, and career below.
In addition to working in the music industry, Shapiro was also an experienced pilot. According to Billboard, he had over 10 years of flight experience and owned the company Velocity Aviation. According to the company’s website, Velocity is a «full-service aviation company providing a wide range of aviation services».
Shapiro was best known as the co-founder of STG alongside Tim Borror and Matt Andersen after a successful career at Agency Group and United Talent Agency. STG is an independent agency.
According to an unconfirmed Instagram account with a biography that reads: «Dave Shapiro: music agent: airplane/helicopter pilot: husband: father of puppies: departed base jumper: Alaska/San Diego», - Shapiro was married. As seen from the profile, his wife’s name appears to be Julia Shapiro.
Shapiro occasionally shared photos of Julia on his Instagram page. In October 2019, he celebrated her birthday by posting a photo of Julia on the beach holding a dog.
«Happy birthday to my best friend, wife, mother to our four-legged children, and everything amazing and genuine around us», - he captioned. «Love you so much! The best years are still ahead, even as you age! Xo [sic]».
The following year, Shapiro reflected on the «madness of 2020» — likely referring to the COVID-19 pandemic — by posting a photo of Julia on his Instagram page.
«This right here is the silver lining in the madness of 2020. We spent more time together than ever before», - he wrote, adding, «The key word — 'quality.' Every day was filled with great conversations and big laughs. Despite all the uncertainty in our business and in the world, I still wake up grateful every day»
A representative of STG issued a statement regarding Shapiro’s death. According to Billboard, the representative said: «We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleague, and friend. Our hearts go out to their families and everyone touched by today’s tragedy. Thank you for respecting their privacy at this time».
Learn more about Shapiro, his life, and career below.
In addition to working in the music industry, Shapiro was also an experienced pilot. According to Billboard, he had over 10 years of flight experience and owned the company Velocity Aviation. According to the company’s website, Velocity is a «full-service aviation company providing a wide range of aviation services».
Shapiro was best known as the co-founder of STG alongside Tim Borror and Matt Andersen after a successful career at Agency Group and United Talent Agency. STG is an independent agency.
According to an unconfirmed Instagram account with a biography that reads: «Dave Shapiro: music agent: airplane/helicopter pilot: husband: father of puppies: departed base jumper: Alaska/San Diego», - Shapiro was married. As seen from the profile, his wife’s name appears to be Julia Shapiro.
Shapiro occasionally shared photos of Julia on his Instagram page. In October 2019, he celebrated her birthday by posting a photo of Julia on the beach holding a dog.
«Happy birthday to my best friend, wife, mother to our four-legged children, and everything amazing and genuine around us», - he captioned. «Love you so much! The best years are still ahead, even as you age! Xo [sic]».
The following year, Shapiro reflected on the «madness of 2020» — likely referring to the COVID-19 pandemic — by posting a photo of Julia on his Instagram page.
«This right here is the silver lining in the madness of 2020. We spent more time together than ever before», - he wrote, adding, «The key word — 'quality.' Every day was filled with great conversations and big laughs. Despite all the uncertainty in our business and in the world, I still wake up grateful every day»
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