The folk singer Taylor Mitchell passed away at age 19, saddening.
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Canadian folk singer who was tragically killed after being attacked by coyotes while hiking in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in 2009. She was considered a promising young talent whose releases to that point, including For Your Consideration, had received praise from publications like Exclaim.
She studied Musical Theatre at the Etobicoke School of the Arts and released her first EP in 2007.
Her death led to the establishment of the Taylor Mitchell Legacy Trust and a reevaluation of coyotes’ threat to humans among wildlife experts.
How did Taylor Mitchell die?
Animal attack caused Taylor Mitchell's death in 2009.
Mitchell died at the age of 19 of injuries and blood loss after eastern coyotes mauled her while she was walking in Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s Skyline Trail.
| Cause of death | Animal attack |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 19 years |
| Profession | Folk Singer |
| Birthday | August 28, 1990 |
| Death date | October 28, 2009 |
| Place of death | Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada |
| Place of burial | N/A |
