Talia Segal
October 3, 1974 — June 24, 2025
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Talia Segal, of Bethesda, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, at the age of 50. She is survived by her beloved parents, Gladys Segal (nee Rabinovich) and Donald Segal (Barbara McAlpine-Segal); her cherished sister, Ava Segal (Chris Joyce); and many loving friends and extended family. She was predeceased by her adored grandmother, Lya Segall.
Talia was a gifted singer-songwriter and recording artist whose musical talent was matched only by her rare ability to transform poetry into song. Her lyrics resonated with emotional depth, authenticity, and a voice uniquely her own. Talia loved fiercely and lived fearlessly, always standing up for the vulnerable. With a kind heart and a bold spirit, she often said, “I break up dog fights with my bare hands,” a testament to her courage and compassion.
Talia embraced life with unshakable strength, even while bravely battling cancer for 13 years. She found joy in the little things and was guided by an unshakeable belief in following her dreams large and small. Her presence was radiant, her convictions strong, and her care for others unwavering. Talia is deeply loved by her friends and family, and her brilliant light will be profoundly missed. Her legacy lives on in her music, in the memories she leaves behind, and in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know her.
Services are private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in her memory be sent to The Lya Segall Ovarian Cancer Institute at Mercy, 301 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 (https://mdmercy.com/mercy-services/womens-health-and-medicine/ovarian-cancer-institute ) or to Montgomery County Humane Society (https://mchumane.org) or to Endangered Species Theatre Company (https://www.esptheatre.org/).
Talia was a gifted singer-songwriter and recording artist whose musical talent was matched only by her rare ability to transform poetry into song. Her lyrics resonated with emotional depth, authenticity, and a voice uniquely her own. Talia loved fiercely and lived fearlessly, always standing up for the vulnerable. With a kind heart and a bold spirit, she often said, “I break up dog fights with my bare hands,” a testament to her courage and compassion.
Talia embraced life with unshakable strength, even while bravely battling cancer for 13 years. She found joy in the little things and was guided by an unshakeable belief in following her dreams large and small. Her presence was radiant, her convictions strong, and her care for others unwavering. Talia is deeply loved by her friends and family, and her brilliant light will be profoundly missed. Her legacy lives on in her music, in the memories she leaves behind, and in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know her.
Services are private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in her memory be sent to The Lya Segall Ovarian Cancer Institute at Mercy, 301 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 (https://mdmercy.com/mercy-services/womens-health-and-medicine/ovarian-cancer-institute ) or to Montgomery County Humane Society (https://mchumane.org) or to Endangered Species Theatre Company (https://www.esptheatre.org/).
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