'One Tree Hill' Star Bevin Prince’s Husband Dies By Lightning Strike in North Carolina

etonline.com:

 actress, Bevin Prince's husband, William Friend, is dead after being struck by lightning. According to North Carolina news station, WECT6 News, authorities discovered Friend on a boat after he had been struck by lightning during a storm near Masonboro Island, off the coast of Wilmington.Per the outlet, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office responded with their Marine Unit, along with Wilmington Police Department’s Marine Unit, after they were flagged down by several eyewitnesses.Deputies performed CPR on the 33-year-old CEO before taking him to the Marina for emergency medical attention.

EMS then moved him to an ambulance, where they attempted to resuscitate him for 20 minutes before he was pronounced dead.Prince's friend and fellow actress, Odette Annable, confirmed the sad news with a lengthy tribute to Friend on Instagram, writing, «The unimaginable has happened and we have to say goodbye to another friend, @britwilliam.

My best friend @bevinaprince beloved husband. Will, it feels surreal writing this. Mostly because it feels like you were just getting started.

The life and love that you gave to my best friend made it feel okay that we were thousands of miles apart. As I sit in your beautiful home, looking out onto the ocean, I keep thinking about what a gift you gave to Bevin.