Influential Emily Mitchell, who was expecting her fifth child, died suddenly this week, her family confirmed.
The Rhode Island-based blogger, who ran the Instagram Hidden Way account, died three days before Christmas, along with her unborn child. His family said he had breakfast on Dec. 22 when he “didn’t respond.”
Efforts to save her and the fetus were unsuccessful. Doctors have not yet determined the cause of death.
“A heart breaks for us and so many people will miss his cheerful presence,” said a message on a GoFundMe page for Mitchell’s family. “It had a big impact on the lives of so many people, and this loss is incomprehensible to anyone who knew her. Our friend was a dedicated mother and wife, she had a heart for the Lord and she loved her children very much ”.
Mitchell and her husband, Joseph, shared the news of her most recent pregnancy with her 109,000 followers on Nov. 19. On December 8, she wrote to her followers that she would undergo her fifth cesarean section. Her social media account shared the ups and downs of raising her four children, Finn, Isla, Eden and Luna.
“Emily, beautiful inside and out, had an infectious smile and a kind, compassionate spirit,” her online obituary said. “Her exuberant personality radiated outwardly in her interactions and relationships with everyone who knew her. Emily was a symbol of strength during the most difficult times for many.