Key Takeaways
- Maggie Dunn passed away on December 31, 2022, in a fatal car accident at the untimely age of 17.
- He was a star student and cheerleader at Brusly High School.
- John Foster paid a heartfelt tribute to his high school friend Maggie Dunn and recalled her memories.
Maggie Dunn, a Plaquemine native and Brusly, Louisiana resident, passed away on December 31, 2022, at an untimely age of 17.
The Louisiana native, Maggie Dunn, who was a junior and exceptional cheerleader at Brusly High School, and her friend, Caroline Gill, lost their lives in a tragic car accident.
Reports indicate that Maggie and Caroline lost their lives in a police chase on New Year’s Eve in Louisiana, when an officer crashed into their car while pursuing a suspect driving a stolen vehicle.
The officer reportedly drove 86 miles per hour and ran a red light when he hit Maggie’s car.
Maggie’s late friend, Caroline, sat in the passenger seat, while her brother, Liam, suffered serious injuries in the accident.
Moreover, the untimely d*ath of Maggie Dunn left a profound void in the lives of her family, friends, and loved ones.
She was an honor student and cheerleader who served on many committees and was an active member of several clubs.
Despite her untimely d*ath, the Louisiana community continues to honor the memories of Maggie Dunn.
Furthermore, in the Sunday, April 20 episode of American Idol, contestant John Foster made everyone emotional with his performance dedicated to his late high school friend, Maggie Dunn.
He sang his original song, “Tell That Angel I Love Her,” and explained that it was a tribute to Maggie Dunn winning the heart of millions.
Maggie Dunn Leaves Behind Her Parents, Randall And Erin, Siblings, And The Whole Family
The late Maggie Dunn was born Margaret “Maggie” Edline Dunn to father Randall Dunn and mother Erin Delcambre Martin.
The untimely d*ath of Maggie Dunn has left her parents devastated, as she lit up the rooms with her warm and beautiful smile.
Both Randall Dunn and Erin Martin took to social media to express their appreciation for John Foster’s tribute to their late daughter, Maggie Dunn.
Erin Delcambre Martin wrote:
“The greatest gift you can give a bereaved parent is to #SayTheirNames. In doing so, you honor their life they lived, and help us ensure they will never be forgotten.
Erin Delcambre Martin
Tonight, John Foster made the most beautiful tribute. His performance was a tangible example of the light and love that she left behind. And for a brief few minutes, millions of Americans focused on my beautiful baby girl.Millions more will when they see the countless social media posts about his performance. I can’t even fathom the magnitude of that.My prayer is that one of those millions of people is motivated by her story and has the power to affect change in how police pursuits are handled.”
Talking about late Maggie Dunn’s parents, her father, Randall Dunn, is a Chief Operating Officer at Iberville Parish Council, Principal at Dunn and Associates LLC, and a photographer.
He is happily married to Maggie’s stepmother, Chantel Distefano Dunn.
Similarly, her mother, Erin Delcambre Martin, who earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary education and teaching from Louisiana State University, has served as Brusly High School’s history teacher since 2007.
Erin further tied the knots with Kenny Wayne, the owner and operator of Spoiled Autos LLC.
In addition to her parents, left ot cherish Maggie Dunn’s life are her siblings, sisters Victoria “Tori” Hill and Gemma Dunn, brother Liam Dunn, step-siblings, Devyn Samson, grandparents, Jeannine Bujol Dunn, Richard “Dickie”, and Mary Beth Smith Delcambre.
She also leaves behind her step-grandparents, Paul Distefano, Lisa Kember, Kenny Wayne Sr., and Wanda Martin, as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Maggie Dunn’s funeral and memorial service occurred at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine on January 13, 2025.
- Her burial occurred in the Brusly St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mausoleum.
- Maggie Dunn was a member of the A-Team, Student Council, and Beta in Brusly High School.
