Children’s of Alabama confirms sudden death of employee

Published: May 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM CDT|Updated: May 29, 2026 at 5:53 PM CDT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Children’s of Alabama employee reportedly died suddenly earlier this week.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed that 19-year-old Jakoya Morgan died. The autopsy had not yet been completed when WBRC spoke with the coroner.

Children’s of Alabama released the following statement:

WBRC is working to learn more about her sudden death.

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