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Stuntwoman Who Died on 'Deadpool 2' Set Was a Groundbreaking Black Woman

Rest in peace, Joi "SJ" Harris.

Tragedy struck the set of Deadpool 2 on August 14. Sadly, legendary stuntwoman Joi "SJ" Harris passed away, according to Deadline.

Details are still coming in but reportedly Harris was performing a stunt when she "lost control of her motorcycle and crashed through a plate-glass window at Shaw Tower on West Waterfront Road near Jack Poole Plaza." Harris was the stuntwoman for Domino, which is played by actress Zazie Beetz. See an image of Joi below.

A studio production source said that there were “two full days of rehearsals over the weekend, and on Monday, they ran the stunt five-plus times before filming.”

David Leitch, director of Deadpool 2, which stars Ryan Reynolds, told Deadline, “I’m deeply saddened by the loss of one of our stunt performers today. No words can express how I and the rest of the Deadpool 2 crew feel about this tragedy. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and loved ones in this difficult time.”

A 20th Century Fox spokesman also told Deadline: “We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of Deadpool 2 this morning. Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time.”

The 911 call was released of the tragic accident. You can listen here.

According to her bio, Harris started motorcycle riding in Brooklyn, and in 2013 she became the first Black woman licensed to actively compete in American Motorcyclist Association races. Harris said on her website, “I’ve learned to accept that I am not the greatest rider that exists and that there is always something to learn when on track and pushing limits. Sometimes I’m going to eat it if I’m impatient. Everything takes time. Face your fears — you never know what you can be missing out on."

Our condolences go out to Harris's friends and family.
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