Food Influencer Rebecca Wylie Simms Dies at 39 After Surgery Complication, Weeks After Sharing 2025 Goal to 'Trust the Process'

Mar. 15, 2025

Rebecca Wylie Simms.Photo:Rebecca Wylie Simms/Instagram

Rebecca Wylie Simms/Instagram

Sarah also stated that the store’s location in Carmel Valley “will be closed until further notice.” She added, “Our Santa Monica location will remain open to serve you with the continued love and care that Boo always poured into everything we do.”

Simms shared two kids — daughters Mavis Loretta, 3, and Bertie Lou, 2 — with husband Sean Montes. In addition to her work with Lady & Larder, she also acted as creative director ofLazy Dog Restaurants, as noted in her Instagram bio.

Rebecca Wylie Simms (left) with her twin sister, Sarah.Rebecca Wylie Simms/Instagram

Mandy Moore called the news “beyond heartbreaking” and addressed Sarah directly: “We love you and your family so much. There are no words but holding you and her beautiful family in my heart,” she said.

Earlier this month, Simms commemorated the start of 2025 on social media, where she uploaded several photos of her children celebrating the new year on the beach.

Rebecca Wylie Simms and her husband, Sean Montes.Rebecca Wylie Simms/Instagram

Simms' caption continued, “I looked back at my list of goals from 1/1/24 and 90% are still waiting to get crossed off. And that’s okay. This is an official reminder that goals rollover and don’t expire. May we trust the process. Give grace to ourselves and others.”

source: people.com