Remains of Piano Guys daughter identified, death declared accidental
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PORTLAND — A medical examiner in Oregon confirmed remains found near the Tooth Rock Trailhead in the Columbia River Gorge are that of 21-year-old Annie Schmidt. Schmidt is the daughter of Jon Schmidt, a pianist with the The Piano Guys.
The Schmidts shared the news in a Facebook post Saturday afternoon:
We just received word from the medical examiner that the remains found yesterday have been positively identified as Annie. The cause was determined accidental.
You have lived this trial with us and we pray that this may bring a greater level of resolution and peace for all of us.
Much love!
The Schmidts
Annie Schmidt hadn’t been seen since Oct. 16 when she went hiking in her home state of Oregon. Search efforts were called off Oct. 26.
Jon Schmidt announced Friday night that search dogs found human remains and the Schmidt family “can positively identify the clothing and personal items found at the site as belonging to Annie.”