Nicole Taylor of country trio Taylor Red dead at 35
Yahoo News New Zealand • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Nicole Taylor, a member of the country band Taylor Red and identical triplet, died at age 35 after battling stage 4 breast cancer, which was first diagnosed in 2022.
- Despite initially responding well to treatment, Nicole’s cancer progressed, and she was given a three-month prognosis but lived for another year, maintaining hope and continuing activities like CrossFit during chemotherapy.
- Her sisters, Natalie and Nika Taylor, announced her death on social media, sharing emotional reflections on her fight against cancer and her positive spirit throughout the journey.
- Taylor Red gained significant popularity during the pandemic through TikTok, amassing over 13 million followers and achieving country music success with viral singles such as "Country Money."
- The family held a private funeral and created a memorial page supporting Samaritan’s Purse, one of Nicole’s favorite charities.
