Taylor Red singer Nicole Taylor dies at 35 after four-year cancer fight

Nicole Taylor, the youngest of the identical triplets behind the country group Taylor Red, has died. Her sisters and bandmates, Nika Taylor and Natalie Taylor, confirmed the death on Monday through social media posts.

The trio originated in Mississippi and began performing together in 2010 under the name Red Roots. In 2018, the siblings relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, and changed their stage name to Taylor Red. Their national profile rose sharply in 2021 after the song “Country Money” circulated widely on social media platforms.

Nicole Taylor received a diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer in 2022. Natalie Taylor described the moment of diagnosis in a recent video interview. She recalled standing in a public area when Nicole took a call from a nurse with biopsy results. Nicole reportedly said, “You have cancer,” before breaking down.

Nika Taylor detailed the logistical burden of the treatment regimen. It required frequent MRIs, scans, appointments, and procedures. The sisters noted that the illness worsened over the following four years, progressing to stage 4.

According to the band’s official website, Nicole Taylor died on September 28. Her family held a private funeral service to honor her. In a joint statement released Monday, Nika and Natalie Taylor wrote, “We are shocked and heartbroken to announce the passing of our sister. She’s at peace and no longer suffering, so we’re thankful for that.”

Natalie Taylor added that Nicole had communicated a sense of peace to her sisters shortly before her death. The family cited this final tranquility as a source of gratitude amid their grief.