A HEARTBROKEN family have paid a moving tribute to their 19-year-daughter after she died in a horror crash.
Aspiring actress Rosa Taylor was on her way to a theatre show in Corsham, Wiltshire, when the car she was in collided with a lorry.
The fatal smash involved a Hyundai i10 and a Scania Tipper HGV and happened at around 1.30pm on July 24 on the A4 Bath Road near Wiltshire‘s border with Somerset.
Rosa, who was a passenger in the car, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The female driver of the Hyundai she was travelling in and a fellow male passenger were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Rosa’s father Gareth Taylor paid tribute to his daughter on Tuesday, saying: “Anyone who knew Rosa would agree that she was the most beautiful person inside and out.
“She was the very definition of a spirit that shines brightly and dies young, loved by anyone who met her.
“She was at once the most talented, most beautiful, and most loving soul I’ve ever known.”
Rosa was also remembered by those close to her as “a shining star,” “the greatest friend anyone could have asked for,” and the “most naturally gifted performer you had ever seen.”
A theatre kid from birth, Rosa, from Upholland in Lancashire, lived and breathed performing arts.
She played lead roles at the Artz Centre in Skelmersdale before heading to the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) Sixth Form College to study Musical Theatre.
Before her passing, she had just secured her place at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London and was due to start in September.
A natural born performer who lived for the stage, Rosa performed with Liverpool Empire Youth Theatre in productions such as Legally Blonde: The Musical.
Just recently she performed in Wow Liverpool’s WOW That’s What I Call Musicals at the Liverpool Playhouse.
In July 2025, Rosa hit the road as the lead in the Beggars Belief Collective production of SCRUMPTIOUS!.
Rosa also worked as an entertainer at children’s birthday parties.
She performed as beloved characters and celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Aladdin’s Jasmine, and Beauty and The Beast’s Belle to put a smile on young kids’ faces.
Rosa also worked at Briar’s Hall Hotel in Ormskirk.
After the crash, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
“Any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log 54250100571.
“Alternatively you can contact the team directly by emailing [email protected].”
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