Influencer Emily Mitchell, who was expecting her fifth child, died suddenly this week, her family confirmed.
The Rhode Island blogger, who managed the Instagram account Hidden Way, died three days before Christmas, along with her unborn child. Her family said she was having breakfast on December 22, when she “stopped responding”.
Efforts to save her and her unborn child have been unsuccessful. Doctors have yet to determine the cause of death.
“Our hearts are broken and your joyful presence will be sorely missed by many,” said a message on a GoFundMe page to Mitchell’s family. “Em had a great impact on the lives of many people, and this loss is incomprehensible to those who knew her. Our friend was a dedicated mother and wife, she had a heart for the Lord and loved her children very much.
Mitchell and her husband, Joseph, shared news of their most recent pregnancy with their 109,000 followers on November 19. On December 8, she wrote to her followers that she was going through her fifth cesarean section. Her social media account shared the ups and downs of raising her four children, Finn, Isla, Eden and Luna.
“Beautiful inside and out, Emily had an infectious smile and a kind and compassionate spirit,” said her online obituary. “Her exuberant personality radiated externally in her interactions and relationships with everyone who knew her. Emily was a symbol of strength during the most challenging times for so many. “