Boeing Story Takes Shocking Turn as Second Whistleblower Dies Suddenly | Beyond the Headlines
Joshua Dean (45) has tragically died just two months after the mysterious death of John Barnett.
Dean was a key figure in exposing alleged safety issues in Boeing’s 737 MAX production line.
He died of complications arising from a severe and rapid bacterial infection, as reported by The Seattle Times.
During his hospitalization, Dean was intubated, placed on a respiratory and cardiac support machine, sedated, and underwent dialysis. His mother and aunt described the ordeal as “brutal” and “heartbreaking.”
Dean was a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems. After his termination in April 2023, Dean filed a Department of Labor complaint, indicating that his firing was a retaliatory act for raising safety concerns.
