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Wayne Kent Taylor

Death by Force
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Wayne Kent Taylor, a 65-year-old male, was a man who fought from his very first breath. Born prematurely, he carried that fighting spirit throughout a life that saw him build a restaurant empire from a sketch on a cocktail napkin. This same resilience was tested in his final months as he battled debilitating post-COVID-19 symptoms. The struggle, however, ultimately proved to be a battle he could not win. On March 18, 2021, Taylor's life came to a tragic end on his property in Oldham County.
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  • The Courier-Journal: Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor took his life after COVID-19 struggle
  • https://www.wave3.com: Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse confirms CEO and founder Kent Taylor has died
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    Victim Details

    Wayne Kent Taylor

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Crestwood

    KY

    2021-03-18

    65

    Wayne

    Kent Taylor

    12/05/2025

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