The Latest Breaking News from Tyre Sampson

Petition started to permanently close fatal Orlando free-fall ride after teen’s death

Tyre Sampson, 14, died after falling from the ride halfway through its 430ft descent

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Attorneys Ben Crump, Bob Hilliard to represent family of boy who fell off ICON park ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — The family of the 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday will be represented by civil rights lawyer Ben Crump and personal injury attorney Bob Hilliard, according to a press release.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 26, 2022

Did teen's big size factor in Florida amusement ride death?

A rising middle school football player in Missouri, only 14 but already 6 feet, 5 inches tall and well over 300 pounds, Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a towering Florida amusement ride

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022

Father of teenager who fell to death at Orlando theme park questions why ride went ahead

The 14-year-old had told friends he felt unsafe before the ride started.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022

'Gentle giant', 14, killed after plunging from seat on 430ft theme park ride

Tyre Sampson, 14, slipped from his seat on the Free Fall at the ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Thursday night, with his family paying tribute to a "gentle giant"

Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2022

Tyre Sampson: Child who fell to his death from Orlando amusement park ride identified

Missouri teen Tyre Sampson died on Thursday night when he fell from the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower ride in ICON Park

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022