Mother of murdered schoolboy Damilola Taylor died of suspected heart attack . We would like the trust to heal many of the ills faced by today 's youth , '' The Guardian newspaper reported her saying at the time . Gloria Taylor , 57 , died while walking with her husband Richard Tuesday . Damilola , 10 , was murdered in 2000 , which prompted soul - searching in Britain .
Mother of murdered schoolboy Damilola Taylor died of suspected heart attack . Gloria Taylor , 57 , died while walking with her husband Richard Tuesday . Damilola , 10 , was murdered in 2000 , which prompted soul - searching in Britain .