By The Canadian Press

Calgary-born hip-hop artist dies during video shoot

Oct 22, 2018 | 4:36 PM

VERNON, B.C. – The management team for a 34-year-old rap artist says the man fell to his death in British Columbia’s north Okanagan while performing a stunt that included rapping while walking on the wing of a plane.

A statement from the group that represents Jon James McMurray says he died Saturday filming a project he had been working on for months and that included intensively training for the stunt.

The team says as McMurray got further onto the wing of the plane, it caused the small Cessna to go into a downward spiral that the pilot couldn’t correct.

It says McMurray held onto the wing until it was too late and he didn’t have time to pull his chute.

The management team adds McMurray was born in Calgary and was an accredited professional skier who began pursuing a music career after suffering injuries.

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The statement says he combined his passion for making music videos and performing stunts, and he would want to be remembered as a “beacon of light to follow your dreams.”

WATCH: This video posted to Jon James’ YouTube account on Oct. 3 shows James and friends performing extreme airborne stunts.

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The sun is not as bright today as it was yesterday when it was shinning on my homies last moments. Jon james Mcmurray, my very best, dearest and oldest friend passed yesterday evening in a skydive accident. He was living his ultimate dream, free and full. May he Rest In Peace. I’m gonna miss him so much. Thanks for all the lessons over the years fee. You where such a good man, you brought up everyone around you and I promise to try my best to live as free as you did. Take care of my girl Sarah up there homie. I love you. All my love to his family and people.

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w/ files from CFJC: Pete McIntyre / James Peters