Report: Helena Bonham Carter Relatives Killed

Helena Bonham Carter Relatives Killed in Accident
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Actress Helena Bonham Carter is grieving following the devastating news that four of her family members died in a bus crash while on safari in South Africa, reports Britain's Daily Mail.

The four relatives were reportedly traveling between game reserves in a minibus driven by a local guide when the vehicle was thought to have blown a tire and flipped over on Wednesday. They were about six hours from Johannesburg in a remote location.

Carter's aunt, 74-year-old Brenda Bonham Carter, and her husband Francis Kirkwood, 75, were killed along with Marcus Egerton-Warburton, the 14-year-old son of Carter's cousin, Fiona. Fiona is said to have suffered a broken collarbone in the accident. Her other son, Piers, reportedly suffered whiplash injuries. The fourth victim is believed to be Kay Boardman, the wife of Fiona's brother Graham.

The survivors were taken to Johannesburg General Hospital and treated for their injuries.

Helena Bonham Carter has two children with her longtime beau, filmmaker Tim Burton, and recently starred opposite Johnny Depp in Burton's adaptation of 'Sweeney Todd.'

Published 8/23/08 by the Insider

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  • What do you keep forcing Jon Gosslin and Levi Johnson on us? We don't care about these people. I used to enjoy your show, but it is just not the same. You are losing viewers.
    Anonymous 11/10/09 Reply
  • Damn it! That is so messesd up! I give you my condolences Mrs. Carter. Very sad news...
    BgirlSinister 11/9/09 Reply
  • omg that very sad news im very sorry for she lost
    fadylover1234 8/23/08 Reply
  • Thats horrible! My prayers are with you and your family Helena.
    Vampiregal01 8/23/08 Reply