‘One Tree Hill’ Star’s Husband’s Tragic Death, Cast Supports Bevin Prince
One Tree Hill star Bevin Prince suffered an unthinkable tragedy. She lost her husband in a very horrific way. How did William Friend die? Moreover, how have her OTH co-stars supported her through this devastating loss?
One Tree Hill Star’s Husband Died Unexpectedly Over July 4 Weekend
Over the fourth of July weekend, William Friend, husband of One Tree Hill Star Bevin Prince (Bevin Mirskey) died suddenly. According to USA Today, on July 3, the 33-year-old Friend was struck by lightning. This happened in North Carolina, on Masonboro Island, while boating with friends.
According to WECT6 News, authorities found him on a boat. This was after he was struck by lightning. The deputies who found him tried to perform CPR on Friend as they were headed to Bradley Creek. There, they would meet EMS.
Afterward, in the ambulance, they attempted to resuscitate him. After 20 minutes, he was pronounced dead. Lastly, they took his body to the hospital. This is where family members were located. He would have turned 34 on July 9. What more do we know about William Friend?
Who Was William Friend?
According to the Bisnow website, William Alexander Goodwin Friend was born in London. As a teen, he went on a trip to the United States. He then swore he would eventually live there. William and Bevin married in May 2016.
He went to Harrow School, the all-boys boarding school that such dignitaries as Winston Churchill attended.
Friend lived a life well-lived. He had a pilot’s license, loved riding motorcycles and went scuba diving in such exotic locations as Mauritius. Very into fitness, he competed several times, including a half-Ironman, two Ironman races, and even a marathon. He and Bevin, who not only is an actress but also a SoulCycle instructor, launched a fitness business in North Carolina.
Moreover, he was a remarkable leader at Bisnow, using his “vivid personality” to lead them through a difficult pandemic, to greater success. He was curious, intelligent, and innovative.
Back in 2020, when the pandemic first hit, they moved from New York to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. They wanted to be closer to Bevin’s family.
Back in 2019, Bevin wrote a birthday greeting for Will on Instagram. She said, “Happy Birthday, Will Bill! Thank you for loving me, feeding me, listening to me, and always supporting me. Life is so much better with you. 🥂😘 ps. For presents Will likes Churchill cigars, fine whiskey, and planes. 😂”
One Tree Hill Stars Share Their Support
One Tree Hill star Hilarie Burton wrote a tribute to their co-star Bevin Prince on Instagram. The White Collar star revealed how “strong” Bevin is but asked for everyone to support her through this difficult time.
In every group of friends, there’s always the “strong one”. They’re the ones who show up when things are difficult. They bring laughter and light to dark corners. It’s important to protect those friends, cause they’ll never ask for help.
Our friend @bevinaprince is one of those strong ones. She is light personified. As some of you know, her beloved husband @britwilliam passed this week. It’s unfathomable.
Bevin is a huge part of our OTH family. She and Will believed in Wilmington and the community there so much, they moved down from NYC during the pandemic to open up @recessbybevinprince . They have always valued community, and so there is a link in my bio if you are able to show up as part of that greater village and lend her some support.
Please lift our friend up. She is a remarkable woman. 💖
Sophia Bush wrote, “💔🙏🏼.”
They have set up a GoFundMe page to donate to two causes that Friend felt passionate about.
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