John Nash, wife, 'A Beautiful Mind' Inspiration, Die in New Jersey

John Nash, the mathematician that inspired the movie  "A Beautiful Mind" was killed on Saturday with his wife Alicia in a taxi accident while traveling south on the New Jersey Turnpike.

John Forbes Nash Jr. was killed in the 4:30 p.m. crash, along with his wife of nearly 60 years, state police said Sunday.

Sgt. Greg Williams of the New Jersey State Police confirmed that the taxi driver failed to control the vehicle as he was making an effort to pass another car, according to the Associated Press.

John Nash, 86, and Alicia Nash, 82, were ejected from the taxi.

They were both pronounced dead at the scene.

The cab driver and the other driver involved were not seriously injured and have not been charged with any criminal acts at this time.

Russell Crowe, who portrayed Nash in "A Beautiful Mind," tweeted that he was "stunned."

"An amazing partnership," he wrote. "Beautiful minds, beautiful hearts."

In a statement Sunday, his co-star in the film, Jennifer Connelly, called the couple "an inspiration," and the film's director, Ron Howard, tweeted that "it was an honor telling part of their story."

Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber said the Nashes were special members of the university community.

"John's remarkable achievements inspired generations of mathematicians, economists and scientists who were influenced by his brilliant, groundbreaking work in game theory, and the story of his life with Alicia moved millions of readers and moviegoers who marveled at their courage in the face of daunting challenges," Eisgruber said in a statement.