She was heading off to do what she loved most—bring joy through performance—when tragedy struck.
Rosa Taylor, a 19-year-old performer who made magic for children by dressing up as fairytale princesses, sadly lost her life in a devastating road accident in Wiltshire.
Rosa wasn’t just any children’s entertainer—she was often described as a “real-life princess” because of the way she lit up the room.
She had been traveling to a theatre production when the crash occurred, cutting short a life filled with talent, energy, and dreams.
The Crash That Took a Bright Light Too Soon
The accident happened on the A4 Bath Road around 1:30 p.m. last Thursday.
A lorry collided with the car Rosa was traveling in.
She died at the scene, while two others—a male passenger and a female driver—were seriously injured.
Rosa was from Upholland in Lancashire and had been on her way to perform in SCRUMPTIOUS!, a show by the Beggars Belief Collective.
A Star on the Rise With Big Dreams
Rosa was a student at the prestigious Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and had recently been accepted into Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London, where she was due to start in September.
Her life revolved around theatre, singing, dancing, and spreading joy—both on stage and off.
A Father’s Heartbreaking Tribute
Her father, Gareth Taylor, shared an emotional message following the accident.
He described Rosa as “the most beautiful person inside and out,” someone whose presence was unforgettable.
“She was at once the most talented, most beautiful, and most loving soul I’ve ever known,” he said.
“Anyone who knew Rosa would agree she was the very definition of a spirit that shines brightly and dies young.”
A Princess On and Off the Stage
Alongside her studies, Rosa worked with PICK’N’MIX Parties, a Liverpool-based children’s party company where she regularly dressed up as beloved fairytale characters to entertain kids at birthdays and events.
Her coworkers and friends at PICK’N’MIX have been deeply shaken by the loss.
They’ve now launched a GoFundMe campaign to support Rosa’s grieving family.
The organizer, Kelly Bryant-Cunningham, wrote: “Rosa tragically passed away on her way to do what she does best—perform.
A gift she had that we were all so lucky to witness.”
The Community Mourns a Shining Soul
Rosa’s memory is being honored by the many families and children whose lives she touched.
“She gave so many Liverpool kids the birthdays they deserved,” Kelly added. “Now it’s our turn to do something for her.”
Describing Rosa as “full of life, love, and talent,” the tribute from her team at PICK’N’MIX paints a picture of someone who left a lasting impact.
“Rosa—your laughter, your kindness, your spirit will stay with us forever.
Forever loved, forever cherished, forever 19.”
A Life That Will Always Be Remembered
The Daily Mail has reached out to PICK’N’MIX Parties for further comment.
Meanwhile, the fundraiser continues to gain support as friends, family, and the wider community come together to honor Rosa’s legacy.
She was a performer, a student, a daughter, and a friend.
But above all, Rosa was a light in the lives of so many. A real-life princess—gone too soon.