Wild twist in the mystery of the ‘dead’ Bride and Prejudice star who may still be alive: Dannii Erskine’s supposed death by drunk driver is eerily similar to what happened to the parents of one of her co-stars just days earlier
The disputed account of the ‘death’ of Bride and Prejudice star Dannii Erskine last month is remarkably similar to a real-life incident that happened days earlier involving the parents of one of her co-stars, Jojo Ellias.
Ms Ellias’ parents were in a serious car accident caused by a drunk driver who T-boned their vehicle on April 24 – just four days before Dannii supposedly ‘died’ in almost identical circumstances.
Dannii’s ‘death’ was announced on May 2 by a person claiming to be her sister Dee. She alleged Dannii passed away in hospital following a horrific car crash in North Melbourne on April 28 that left her brain dead.
Dee claimed her sister was ‘T-boned’ by another ‘intoxicated’ driver while returning home from a shopping trip. This account has since been disputed by Victoria Police and the coroner, who say no accidents or deaths of this kind were reported.
The disputed account of the ‘death’ of Bride and Prejudice star Dannii Erskine (pictured) last month is remarkably similar to a real-life incident that happened days earlier involving the parents of one of her co-stars, Jojo Ellias
Ms Ellias, who starred alongside Dannii on Bride and Prejudice’s third season, revealed in an Instagram post on Monday her mother and father ‘were in a bad car accident two weeks ago’ – April 24 – in which ‘they were T-boned by a drunk driver and acquired some serious injuries’.
‘Mumma has five fractured ribs [and] two broken toes, and dad a fractured spine and vertebrae,’ she added.
Ms Ellias’ post follows claims suggesting Dannii Erskine could still be alive, with a statement by Victoria Police raising questions about the alleged car accident.
An anonymous source revealed to 7NEWS.com.au that Dannii is, in fact, still alive.
Victoria Police said they could not comment on individuals due to privacy laws, but confirmed there were no fatal or life-threatening collisions recorded in the North Melbourne area within the past month.
Adding to the perplexing situation, the Coroner’s Court of Victoria stated they had no record of Dannii Erskine’s death.
Dannii’s ‘death’ was announced on May 2 by a person claiming to be her sister Dee. She alleged Dannii passed away in hospital following a horrific car crash in North Melbourne on April 28. (Pictured: Dannii and her ex-fiancé Denton Ansley on Bride and Prejudice)
The parents of fellow Bridge and Prejudice star Jojo Ellias were in a serious car accident caused by a drunk driver who T-boned their vehicle on April 24 – just days before Dannii supposedly ‘died’ in almost identical circumstances on April 28. (Pictured: Jojo and wife Jess)
In an interview with So Dramatic, Dannii’s ex-partner Denton Ansley recalled a similar incident from the previous year, where people received a mass message from Erskine’s account claiming she had passed away.
However, she later said her account was hacked and that she was alive.
Ansley also claimed that friends had received a message with details of a funeral service on May 16 in the Mornington Peninsula, VIC.
Upon contacting the funeral company, they discovered there was no funeral scheduled for that date under Dannii’s name.
Erskine’s Instagram account, which was deleted shortly after her supposed death, has been reactivated.
All posts related to her death have been removed, but the ‘rest in peace’ memorial picture remains as the account’s profile picture.
Dannii was a participant on Seven’s Bride and Prejudice in 2019 with her then-fiancé, a man named Denton.
Ms Ellias, who starred alongside Dannii on Bride and Prejudice’s third season, revealed on Monday her mother and father (pictured) ‘were in a bad car accident two weeks ago’ – April 24 – in which ‘they were T-boned by a drunk driver and acquired some serious injuries’
