Skydiving star Freddy Chase announces the shock death of his wife Devrey after tragic plane accident: 'Hardest thing I will ever do' Top skydiver Freddy Chase's wife Devrey LaRiccia passed away after an accident The instructor's plane went down during a parachuting trip READ MORE: Horrifying truth behind woman's innocent snap of static hair By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 20:24 EDT, 4 August 2024 | Updated: 20:31 EDT, 4 August 2024 e-mail View comments A famous skydiver known for his daredevil content has announced the death of his 'partner in crime ' wife after a shock accident. Devrey Jane LaRiccia-Chase , 28, was a professional skydiving instructor from California and a routine parachute took a devastating turn after the plane she was on encountered 'unforeseen difficulties'. Ms LaRiccia-Chase's obituary revealed the small plane went down on August 3 and resulted in the catastrophic passing of everyone onboard.
'You loved skydiving, going on trips, spending time with friends and family,' Freddy Chase, Ms LaRiccia-Chase's husband, wrote. 'No matter what it was you wanted to be in people's lives and you never complained. Having to say goodbye to you for now will forever be the hardest thing I will ever do in my life.
' Mr Chase frequently partakes in thrill-seeking dives - with the highest jump being from 18,000ft. 'I don't really get nervous anymore. I have over 800 skydives so it's pretty relaxing for me now,' he said previously.
'All my friends and fam.