Second Whistleblower Linked to Boeing Dies of “Sudden Illness”
Credit: Spirit AeroSystems
Another whistleblower connected to Boeing has tragically passed away.
Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, died early Tuesday morning after battling a sudden, rapid infection, the Seattle Times reported.
His death comes less than two months after the death of John Barnett, another whistleblower, under mysterious circumstances.
Joshua Dean, known affectionately as Josh, was a prominent figure in raising alarms over alleged safety issues within Boeing’s 737 MAX production line.
According to reports by the Seattle Times, Dean succumbed to a fast-spreading infection that led to multiple complications, ending his life at the age of 45. Dean, a resident of Wichita, Kansas—where Spirit AeroSystems is based—was previously in good health and known for his healthy lifestyle.
