Amy Blanc Lacy, a script supervisor who labored on a number of films and TV reveals, together with The Strolling Useless, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Monday, September 1. She was 62.
In a information launch from the Atlanta Police Division, the deadly collision occurred simply after 5 pm on Labor Day, when a 31-year-old driver, Buck Rollins, allegedly misplaced management of his automobile and collided with a Toyota Prius because it was passing by means of an intersection.
In response to an arrest affidavit obtained by Individuals, Rollins was stated to be going 90 miles per hour in a forty five mph zone when he drove over the curb, inflicting the automobile to launch into the air and hit Amy’s Prius. Authorities stated Rollins walked away from the scene carrying his golf golf equipment.
Amy was within the backseat of the Prius, pushed by her 23-year-old son, Oliver Lacy. Her 25-year-old son, Adrian Lacy, was additionally a passenger. All three have been critically injured within the collision and transported to a neighborhood hospital. Amy later succumbed to her accidents after being taken off life assist on September 5.
Per the affidavit, Rollins instructed police he’d suffered a seizure and walked house after the accident, saying he didn’t know why he left the scene. He surrendered to the Atlanta Police Division and was arrested and charged with first-degree murder by automobile, hit and run, reckless driving and dashing. He was launched from jail on $70,000 bond on Sept. 10.
Amy served as a script supervisor on The Strolling Useless for 137 episodes between 2011 and 2020. Her different credit embrace Halt and Catch Hearth, Loki, The First Girl, Kingdom Enterprise, and extra. She additionally directed the 2021 brief Blissful Trails.
A memorial service for the mom of three was held on September 10, the place she was laid to relaxation with an eco-friendly burial. Her niece, Erin Haley, paid tribute on Fb.
“The indomitable spirit that’s Amy Blanc Lacy will stay on in all who know her, met her, or have been in any other case a recipient of the unimaginable and unconditional love she gave to all residing creatures – human and animals, birds and timber, fish, and bugs. Besides possibly ticks,” Erin wrote. “Amy Blanc Lacy. All the time Be Loving. All the time Be Laughing.”
Strolling Useless star Khary Payton additionally shared a heartfelt message, writing on Instagram, “Amy. You’ve all the time been an angel. I’ll be in search of you in all of the little stunning issues. Love and miss you.”
Producer Erin Lee Carr, who labored with Amy on the upcoming Hulu present Murdaugh: Dying within the Household, wrote, “I, together with lots of of my colleagues, spent numerous hours along with her this previous 12 months. Whereas she was ostensibly our script supervisor, she was a lot extra. Amy was the brilliant gentle accessible to all of us every day. She all the time had a hug, a giggle, a brand new truth to share. She handled everybody with absolute kindness.”
Brittany Snow, who stars in Murdaugh, added within the feedback, “Many instances did I say to myself I wanna be extra like Amy. Unimaginable soul. 💔💔.”
Patch Darragh, who additionally stars within the upcoming drama, stated, “Oh no. She was certainly very particular.
Fellow co-star Ryan Paynter added, “That is terrible. Wow. She was such a lightweight on set. Could she relaxation in peace.😔🤍.”