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Joel Taylor

Joel Taylor

Photo of Joel Taylor standing next the armored tornado vehicle, The Dominator.

Photo of Joel Taylor standing next the armored tornado vehicle, The Dominator.

Joel Taylor was an American Meteorologist and Reality television personality known for starring in the Discovery Channel series, Storm Chasers. [undefined] [undefined] [undefined]

Biography

Taylor was born and raised in Western Oklahoma for most of his life. [undefined] He grew up at the heart of Tornado Alley in Elk City where he had most of his upbringing. [undefined] Ever since seeing the tornadoes as a child he wanted to become a meteorologist. [undefined]

Education

After high school, Taylor attended the University of Oklahoma where he received his of Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. [undefined] During college he met his long time friend and collaborator, Reed Timmer. [undefined]

Storm Chasers

Photo taken of Joel Taylor from the set of Storm Chasers.

Photo taken of Joel Taylor from the set of Storm Chasers.

Some time after college in 2007, he became an integral part of Discovery Channel's new Reality television show, Storm Chasers. He was one of the stars of the show along with his friend, Reed Timmer. [undefined]

He was a part of the show until its cancellation in 2012.

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Death

A commemoration of Joel Taylor.

A commemoration of Joel Taylor.

Taylor passed away some time in January 2018.

His death was revealed to the public via Social media by many of his closest friends and family, including people he had worked with over the years. His cause of death remains uncertain. [undefined] [undefined]

Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas

Taylor was in the Cruise, Harmony of the Seas, that set sail from Fort Lauderdale into the Atlantic Ocean on January 20th, 2018. While partying inside of the cruise ship on one of the nights, he took too much GBH, which ultimately led to him passing out on the floor. He had to be escorted to his room. [1] One of the passengers of the cruise admitted that a tremendous amount of ecstasy, cocaine, and other substances were found and that Taylor was allegedly among those indulging in those substances. [1]

He was found dead once the cruise docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico. [1]

Personal Life

Taylor lived in Norman, Oklahoma shortly before his death. He is remembered for being a kind person and inspiration for many of his friends and family. One of his friends said of him on Social Media at the time of his death: "Truly a classy guy". [undefined] [undefined]

References

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Citation Linkdailymail.co.ukDaily Mail article that has details about the death of Joel Taylor.
Jan 25, 2018, 12:24 AM
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Citation Linkdailymail.co.ukThe Daily Mailarticle about the death of Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:24 PM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comThe Facebookpage of Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:28 PM
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Citation Linkfoxnews.comFox News article about the death of Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:30 PM
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Citation Linkpeople.comThe People Magazinearticle about Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:30 PM
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Citation Linktmz.comThe TMZ article about Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:31 PM
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Citation Linkcbsnews.comThe CBS News Article about Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:32 PM
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Citation Linknewsweek.comThe Newsweek article about the death of Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:33 PM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comPost on Facebookabout the loss of Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:37 PM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comPost by one of Joel Taylor's friend on Facebook commemorating his friend with a photo of them together at an Oklahoma City Thundergame.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:38 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comOne of the last videos of Joel Taylor that he shared publicly on Facebook during the weekend of his birthday.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:44 PM
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Citation Linkdiscovery.comA biography of Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:44 PM
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Citation Linkusatoday.comThe USA Todayarticle about Joel Taylor that mentions where he went to school.
Jan 24, 2018, 3:56 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSelfie of Joel Taylor taken near the sea.
Jan 24, 2018, 4:21 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJoel Taylor with one his fans.
Jan 24, 2018, 4:21 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto taken of Joel Taylor from the set of Storm Chasers.
Jan 24, 2018, 4:22 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.com
Jan 24, 2018, 4:24 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of Joel Taylor standing next to a helicopter.
Jan 24, 2018, 4:24 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comTweet of a friend remembering Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 4:25 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comA commemoration of Joel Taylor.
Jan 24, 2018, 4:25 PM