CEO and founder of Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain commits suicide after going through unbearable symptoms lingering after contracting COVID-19.
Kent Taylor’s family reported his sever symptoms included tinnitus and joint pain. Despite the physical impacts, Kent Taylor also suffered amplified stress and anxiety caused by COVID-19 which weighed heavily on his mental health.
Only 65, he gave up his salary and bonus after the pandemic broke out to enable his employees in his restaurants to remain employed. Kent Taylor also contributed to funds and research for tinnitus as well. Researchers are not sure if COVID-19 caused tinnitus but believed the virus did exacerbated the condition.