London newlyweds killed in Greek helicopter crash pictured as tributes paid

Alex Cromie and his wife Marie Ebert were killed alongside their pilot in the crash on the island of Sifnos while celebrating their honeymoon

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a “beloved” man who lost his life alongside his wife in a helicopter crash while the couple were celebrating their honeymoon in Greece.

Alex Cromie and his wife Marie Ebert, together with their pilot Giorgos Raikos, perished when the private helicopter came down and ignited a blaze in the Tholos area of the Aegean island of Sifnos.

In a statement released to the Press Association, a representative for asset management firm Blackstone, where Mr Cromie held the position of vice president in private wealth solutions, said: “We are shocked by the tragic passing of three people including our colleague Alex Cromie and his wife Marie Ebert, who were celebrating their honeymoon.

“Alex was beloved by everyone who knew and worked with him at Blackstone, and our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.”

According to his LinkedIn profile, Mr Cromie had been employed at Blackstone for four years, initially as an associate in private wealth solutions before being promoted to vice president last January.

The Bell 206 helicopter departed from near the capital on Monday, Athens newspaper Ta Nea reported, however following the pilot’s announcement that he was preparing to land, all radio contact was lost.

Local media reported that the helicopter plummeted rapidly before bursting into flames upon impact, with footage circulating on social media capturing smoke billowing from the wreckage.

Emergency services arrived at the scene at approximately 6.15pm local time. A representative for Bain and Company stated: “We are shocked to read reports of a tragic accident in Greece regarding one of our colleagues and her husband.

“Our thoughts and support are with the families involved at this very difficult time.”

According to her LinkedIn profile, Ms Ebert held a senior specialist position at the management consultancy firm.

A representative for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office commented: “Our thoughts are with the families during this difficult time.

“We are providing consular support and are in contact with the Greek authorities.”

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