Kyle Jacobs Cause of Death: How the Country Songwriter Lost His Life

Who was Kyle Jacobs?

Kyle Jacobs was a country music songwriter and the husband of singer Kellie Pickler. He co-wrote several hit songs for artists like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson, and George Strait. He also appeared with Pickler on their reality show, I Love Kellie Pickler, which ran for three seasons on CMT.

Jacobs and Pickler met in 2007 through mutual friends at a Nashville bar. They got engaged in 2010 and eloped on January 1, 2011, in Antigua. They were married for 12 years until Jacobs’ tragic death in February 2023.

How did Kyle Jacobs die?

According to an autopsy report obtained by People, Jacobs died by suicide at the age of 49. He suffered from a self-inflicted intraoral shotgun wound at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 17, 2023. The report also revealed that Jacobs had no drugs in his system at the time of his death, but he had a history of pseudoseizures, gastrointestinal bleeding, elevated liver enzymes, and chronic alcohol use.

Pseudoseizures are attacks that look like epileptic seizures but are caused by psychological factors, according to Epilepsy.com. They can be triggered by stress, trauma, or emotional distress.

Jacobs’ death was confirmed by the Nashville Police Department, who responded to a 911 call from his home. Pickler told the police that she woke up and could not find her husband. She and her personal assistant were unable to open the door to the room where Jacobs was found, so they called for help.

How did the country music community react to Kyle Jacobs’ death?

Jacobs’ death shocked and saddened the country music community, who paid tribute to him on social media and in interviews. Garth Brooks, who recorded Jacobs’ song More Than A Memory, said that he was “heartbroken” by the news and praised Jacobs as a “great writer and a great friend”. Tim McGraw, who sang Jacobs’ song Still, called him a “talented and kind soul” and expressed his condolences to Pickler and Jacobs’ family.

Pickler has not publicly addressed her husband’s death, but she has been receiving support from her friends and fans. She posted a photo of herself and Jacobs on Instagram on Valentine’s Day, just three days before his death, with the caption “I love you, baby”.

Where to get help if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts?

Suicide is a preventable cause of death that affects millions of people around the world. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please reach out for help. You are not alone and there is hope.

In India, you can call the 24/7 AASRA helpline at 91-22-27546669 or 91-22-27546667. You can also email them at aasrahelpline@yahoo.com.

In the US, you can call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.

In other countries, you can find a list of suicide prevention resources at befrienders.org.