Disney Superfan's Tragic Death at Florida Resort
New, devastating details have surfaced surrounding the death of a devoted Disney fan who took her own life at Walt Disney World in Florida. Summer Equitz, 31, from Illinois, plunged to her death from the 12th-floor balcony of the Contemporary Resort on October 14, in front of shocked guests and staff members.
The Moment Tragedy Struck
According to an incident report obtained by local media, a married couple standing on the fourth-floor observation deck witnessed the tragic event unfold mere feet from them. The couple reported hearing a "huge bang" before turning to see Summer's body lying approximately 10 yards (30 feet) away. One witness moved closer to check for signs of breathing but found none.
Meanwhile, a staff member who had been on the 15th-floor observation deck with a colleague rushed to the scene after Summer jumped from three floors below. When he reached the 12th floor, he discovered a blue tote bag resting against the steel rail guard, according to the report obtained by The New York Post.
A Life Connected to Disney Magic
Summer's connection to Disney ran deep. Her LinkedIn profile revealed she had previously worked as a character performer and entertainment host at Disneyland Anaheim between 2012 and 2015. Just last year, she and her husband Nicholas Danlovich celebrated their honeymoon at Walt Disney World.
In a poignant social media post, Summer shared a photograph with Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, captioned: "My life has peaked." Tragically, just ten months before her death, she had announced she was pregnant, sharing an ultrasound picture and a joyful photo with her husband in their kitchen.
Second Recent Disney Tragedy
This incident occurred weeks after another death at a Disney park. In early October, a woman in her 60s died after riding the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland California. Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded to the scene around 6:30pm on October 6, where the unresponsive woman received CPR from Disneyland security before being transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.
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