Taylor Lewis, a former friend of Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans, passed away in January 2023 at the age of 29. Her death shocked many fans of the reality TV show, as well as her family and friends. But what was the cause of her death? How did she end up in a hotel room with two men? And what did Jenelle Evans say about her tragic loss? Here are some details about Taylor Lewis’ cause of death and the circumstances surrounding it.
The Autopsy Report
According to The Sun, the autopsy report revealed that Taylor Lewis died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl and oxycodone, two powerful opioids that can be lethal when combined. The report stated that there was “no attempt of resuscitation” made when her body was discovered, as there were “obvious signs of death”. The coroner also noted that Taylor was “homeless” at the time of her death, and no drugs or paraphernalia were found at the scene.
The Hotel Room Mystery
Taylor Lewis was found dead in an Eden, North Carolina hotel room on Jan. 5, 2023 by a friend who spent the night with her. The friend told investigators that they were partying in the room with a man, who left at some point to take Taylor’s car to get a tire fixed. The friend also said that Taylor had been using drugs earlier that day. Investigators found a note in the hotel room that read, “What are the chances of y’all getting out of this hotel without paying me the $200 you took from me! Karma is a b—!”2 However, they determined that the note may have been older and possibly written by Taylor herself. They also found no evidence to support foul play or homicide.
Jenelle Evans’ Reaction
Jenelle Evans, who was once close friends with Taylor Lewis on Teen Mom 2, expressed her sadness and regret over her death on Facebook. She wrote that she wanted to see Taylor “flourish as a woman from a distance” but was always rooting for her. She also apologized for not responding to a message from Taylor in March 2022, saying that she felt like Taylor “wasn’t doing her best” at the time. She ended her post by sending prayers to Taylor’s family and saying that she hoped Taylor was “resting easy”.
Taylor Lewis is survived by her daughter, Jordan Ashlee Nikole Lewis, whom she shared with Courtland Rogers, Jenelle Evans’ first husband. They divorced in 2011, a year before Jenelle married Courtland. Their marriage lasted only a month before Jenelle filed for divorce.
