Kelsey Lewis, a former child actress and accomplished DJ, tragically died in a skydiving accident in California on October 27. Known for her role as a young Pink in the singer’s music video for “Family Portrait,” Lewis, 29, had become a beloved figure in the San Diego arts community as a DJ and line dancing instructor.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at a flight park on E. Soboba Rd. Emergency responders were dispatched around 10:40 a.m. after receiving reports of a downed paraglider. Despite prompt medical attention, Lewis was pronounced dead at 11:07 a.m. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation.
A San Diego native, Lewis pursued various talents throughout her life. She initially found success as a child actress, appearing in commercials for brands like Disney, Toys “R” Us, and Tropicana Orange Juice. Her IMDb page details a vibrant career that began in childhood, including her iconic role as young Pink in the music video for “Family Portrait.”
Reflecting on the experience, she wrote in her biography for Dancing DJ Productions, “Getting to work with and sing alongside [Pink] was an inspiring and amazing experience that I’ll keep with me forever.” Beyond acting, Lewis embraced a career as a DJ and professional dancer, performing at over 20 events monthly and teaching dance.
Her love for skydiving and speed flying, which she often shared on social media, was a passion she pursued with joy and adventure. Her partner paid tribute to her in a heartfelt message, describing Lewis as a “singular woman” with an “empathic and beautiful personality.” The tribute continued, “She brought parts out in all of those she surrounded herself with…
She would always rush to her friends for support at any hour of the night, phone at the ready, often giving up her own time for others.” Kelsey Lewis’s life was a tapestry of creativity, compassion, and adventure, and her passing is a profound loss to those who knew and loved her.