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Flight Attendant 'Died Doing What He Loved'
February 4, 2025
A popular flight attendant killed in the D.C. plane crash was not supposed to be on the fatal flight, according to his ex-wife. Ian Epstein swapped schedules with another flight attendant who wanted to go golfing. "He died doing absolutely what he loved," says Epstein's ex-wife. He was a former stand-up comedian who entertained passengers with his outgoing personality. After his death, tributes poured in, with many passengers saying he was the best flight attendant they ever had.