Confirmed: Ex-Sen. Ted Stevens Killed in Plane Crash 4.03K Jim Newell 08/10/10 12:14PM Filed to: Breaking Breaking Ted Stevens Alaska Planes plane crashes Crashes Ktuu A former aide and longtime friend of ex-Sen. Ted Stevens says Stevens was killed in an Alaskan plane crash. Update: Outlets are confirming that Stevens' family has been told of his death and are preparing a statement.