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Helicopter Crash Claims Life of Renowned Cookbook Author Mynie Steffens
17 Nov
Summary
- Mynie Steffens, a helicopter pilot and cookbook author, died in a helicopter accident in South Africa in November 2022.
- Steffens was co-host of the lifestyle cooking show "Speel met Vuur" and published a cookbook of the same name in 2021.
- Steffens' memorial was held on November 14, 2022, with her family asking for donations to Boston Terrier Rescue instead of flowers.
In November 2022, the South African culinary world was shaken by the tragic loss of Mynie Steffens, a beloved chef, TV host, and helicopter pilot. Steffens, who was just 43 years old, died in a helicopter accident on a citrus farm in the Eastern Cape region of the country.
Steffens was well-known for her lifestyle cooking show "Speel met Vuur," which she co-hosted with her friend from high school, Aldi van der Walt. She had also recently published a cookbook of the same name in 2021. Steffens was described by her co-host as someone who "lived life to the full," always brimming with ideas that she turned into successful endeavors.
A memorial service was held for Steffens on November 14, 2022, where her family members asked attendees to "come as you are" and celebrate the "legend that she was." In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to Boston Terrier Rescue, a cause close to Steffens' heart.
The memorial was marked by a touching tribute, with Heli Pilot, the helicopter pilot training center Steffens was associated with, sharing a video on Instagram that showed three helicopters flying overhead and dropping pink powder in the sky as a farewell to the beloved pilot and chef.
