How did Emily Mitchell die? Pregnant influencer's cause of death revealed by husband in emotional message
Emily Mitchell, a 36-year-old influencer, had "unexpectedly" died three days before Christmas. Reports indicate that Mitchell, a Rhode Island resident who founded the parenting, farmhouse living, and Christian blog 'The Hidden Way' was found "unresponsive" during breakfast on December 22, 2020.
The family had called emergency services, but Mitchell, who was pregnant with her fifth child was declared dead along with her unborn baby. Now, two weeks after that incident, the cause of her death is revealed as her family gains closure from their loved ones' sudden death.
Emily is survived by her husband Joseph Mitchell and their four children Finn, Isla, Eden and Luna, parents Dr Joseph and Gail Giancaspro of Westerly, her three siblings, Joseph Giancaspro and his wife Kasey of Ledyard, CT, Michael Giancaspro and his wife Natalia of Coventry, RI, and Jessica Giancaspro of Westerly.
How did Emily Mitchell die?
Her husband Joseph Mitchell wrote the following on the family's GoFundMe page, "A few days ago we learned from the state Medical Examiners Office that the official cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. Although it is challenging to wrap our heads around how this could have happened, we know all first responders and medical personnel did everything they could to help, and therefore we are certain that it was simply her time; the Lord was calling her home."
Her husband also mentioned that he and the children are thankful for the love and support they have received since Emily and baby Joey's death. "Words can't describe how meaningful your words, gestures, expressions, and encouragement have been to us," he said.
A pulmonary embolism happens when a blood clot breaks up and travels to the lungs through the bloodstream. The page shows to have raised $174,654 at the time of writing, over the $150,000 target with Allyson Speake listed as the organizer and Joseph Mitchell listed as the beneficiary.
Emily had announced her pregnancy in November 2020, and the most recent post on her Instagram had spoken about the different ways of giving birth and the stigma attached to them. "However your baby gets here, just know YOUR EXPERIENCE is valid and worthy. YOU are no less a mother if you needed emergency medical intervention, had a planned c-section, or an epidural."
"You aren't a ‘better' mother if you had a home birth or unmedicated vaginal birth. And if you grew your brood through adoption or surrogacy or family blending? Those are YOUR babies and YOU SIT PROUDLY at the table of motherhood," wrote the late mother in her post.