Southern Charm star Taylor Ann Green’s brother Worth dies aged 36

The besotted brother of Southern Charm star Taylor Ann Green had just introduced his new girlfriend to family when he died aged 36. 

Richard Worthington ‘Worth’ Green died aged 36 – the tragic news revealed on his sister Catie King’s Instagram alongside a picture of him beaming while sitting in a boat.

Caroline Evans, wrote a heartbreaking tribute to her ‘greatest love’ just three days after his death saying she’d love him forever.

‘Worth Green you are the greatest love I’ve ever known. Although you are not here physically, the love you gave is still felt every single day. I love you forever and always.’

The cause of the 36-year-old’s death remains unclear but its been revealed he’d set up a men’s religious group in Raleigh where Caroline was from prior to his passing.

Taylor Anne and family told DailyMail.com: ‘Worth left this world on top of the world – he had a beautiful passion for life and cared deeply for those around him.

‘We are going to miss his jovial personality and all of the love and laughter that he brought his family, girlfriend and countless friends. 

‘Heartbroken is an understatement, but we are finding so much peace knowing he is in the arms of our Heavenly Father. We kindly ask for privacy at this time.’

An obituary posted on a North Carolina funeral home‘s website revealed Worth had found love with a woman he’d introduced to his family.

‘Worth loved his family dearly. Any excuse to be with them, he truly loved with his whole heart,’ the obituary reads.

‘He was a vivacious and loving son and grandson, and the best big brother to his sisters, always being there as a protector and a cheerleader.’

Taylor Ann and Catie can be seen with their brother in numerous pictures across social media often boasting about their close relationship. 

The pictures span the decades, with Taylor Ann, Catie and their brother posed for photos as kids to when they’re adults – each sibling beaming as they hold one another close. 

The obituary mentions a woman names Caroline, who ‘brought so much joy to his life’ referring to a budding romance that the 36-year-old had been pursuing before his passing.

‘Most recently he met the woman he adored and treasured. Caroline brought so much joy to his life,’ it says. 

‘He loved her enough to bring her home to his family and was beginning to plan a future with her by his side.’

In a post to her Facebook page, Caroline asked friends and family to write tributes on a separate site: ‘For all who knew Worth Green, if there’s one thing you remember it’s probably his incredible stories. 

‘We hope to keep all of his memories and stories alive through the tribute link below.

‘If you have any stories, memories, or just thoughts to share on the impact Worth had, please upload a video using the link below.’

The obituary goes on to add: ‘Friends, too numerous to name, will miss the exuberant love for life that Worth brought to them.’ 

Just days after Worth died, Caroline wrote: ‘You are the greatest love I’ve ever known.’

‘Although you are not here physically, the love you gave is still felt every single day. I love you forever and always.’

Worth’s obituary also described him as an ‘adventurer’ with a ‘love of travel’ who taught English while living in South Korea post-college.

He was hailed a ‘protector and a cheerleader’ to his two younger sisters and ‘a beautiful example of how to live life as fully as possible.’

The obituary noted that the deceased ‘had recently started a small men’s group in Raleigh to reflect on life and challenge each other’s faith in Christ.’

In a comment on Catie’s Instagram post, Taylor Ann’s ex Shep Rose wrote that Worth was ‘Absolutely one of a kind. A pleasure to know and to laugh with.’

Worth’s heartbreaking death came at an already fraught time for his family, as Catie found herself fighting a recurrence of cancer last year.

In May 2022, Green wrote on Instagram: ‘Almost 5 years ago, my older sister was diagnosed with 2 different types of ovarian cancer; she was a damn warrior and kicked its a** after a few months of holistic treatment.’

Taylor Ann continued: ‘We were so excited for her and her husband to hopefully have the chance of starting a family, but here we are 4 and a half years later and it has decided to rear its ugly head again. Truly F you cancer.’

Catie announced in December that she had undergone ‘[h]opefully my last major surgery ever needed, an oophorectomy of my only ovary and tube I had left.’

She wrote wanly: ‘A part of us is gone and will never be what we dreamt of, but we trust God’s greater plan for our little family.’

The devastating news comes five months after another Southern Charm star, Olivia Flowers, lost her 32-year-old brother Conner.

Conner’s death was preceded by a years-long battle with Lyme disease, as well as a turbulent past including arrests for drug offenses and driving under the influence.

His exact cause of death has not been made public, but his sister wrote on Instagram last month that his Lyme disease left him battling ‘debilitating symptoms over the last 17 years.’

Olivia added that he was subjected to ‘several misdiagnoses and unnecessary medicinal treatment at a young age.’

She went on: ‘By the time he was properly tested and given a diagnosis from Dr. Jemsek, a God send, and an infectious disease specialist, the disease had caused severe internal damage, and the consequences from his earlier ‘treatment’ were just as long-lasting and devastating.’