Another whistleblower who raised safety concerns about production practices related to Boeing has died.
He died after two weeks in critical condition, the newspaper reports, citing Deans aunt.
Boeing used to own Spirit but spun the company off in 2005, the Associated Press previouslyreported.
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Prior to his death, Dean was engaged in several legal conflicts with Spirit.
Dean had also previously given a deposition for a Spirit shareholder lawsuit, the Times writes.
When reached for comment by Gizmodo, Boeing referred us to Spirit.
A representative for Spirit provided the following statement: Our thoughts are with Josh Deans family.
This sudden loss is stunning news here at Spirit and for his loved ones.
Dean is the second Boeing whistleblower to die this year.
Officials have said Barnett likely died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
All of the speakers claimed that Boeings practices put planes, and their passengers, at risk.
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