Nicole Taylor of Taylor Red dies at age 35

Nicole Taylor, a member of the country music group Taylor Red, has died at the age of 35.

Her sisters Nika Taylor and Natalie Taylor confirmed the news in a statement posted to the group's official website. Nicole Taylor died on September 28, 2026. Her family held a private funeral service in her honor.

The triplets formed their band, originally called Red Roots, in 2010. They released their self-titled debut album in 2011, followed by The Middle of Nowhere in 2012 and Triplicity in 2014. The group signed with Inpop Records in 2015 and changed their name to Taylor Red. They released the track “Country Money” in 2021.

In a video released on Instagram on Monday, Nika and Natalie Taylor detailed their sister's health struggles. Nicole Taylor was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in 2022. Nika Taylor said their sister battled the disease “fearlessly” and told loved ones, “We’re not going to live in dread during all of this.”

Nika Taylor noted that Nicole Taylor performed CrossFit exercises while undergoing chemotherapy. The sisters stated that Nicole Taylor initially “responded well to [chemotherapy] treatments” and was declared to have “evidence without disease.” However, Nika Taylor said the diagnosis became more serious about nine months later. Doctors then told her the cancer had progressed to Stage 4.

After asking for her prognosis, Nicole Taylor was told she had around three months to live. Her sisters said she continued to live for another year. Natalie Taylor recalled that her sister remained hopeful, traveled, and worked hard. Natalie Taylor added that when Nicole Taylor heard the news, she replied, “Everybody’s gonna face judgment, and I’m ready to.”

Nika Taylor said the family remains shocked by the outcome. “But we know she’s not suffering anymore, and we have God’s promise of ultimate healing,” Nika Taylor said. Nicole Taylor was born on March 18, 1991.