Elizabeth Smart’s mother, Lois Smart, is still alive; nothing tragic has “happened” to her in the sense of death or disappearance. She has largely stepped back from the spotlight but remains supportive of Elizabeth and her family.

Quick scoop on “what happened”

  • Lois Smart became widely known in 2002 when her 14‑year‑old daughter Elizabeth was abducted from their Salt Lake City home and later rescued nine months later.
  • In the years after the kidnapping and trial, Lois appeared publicly with her husband Ed and their daughter, speaking about the case and recovery, then gradually returned to a more private life.

Life in recent years

  • Lois and Ed Smart were married for about 34 years and raised six children together in Utah.
  • The couple later separated and divorced; this became public around the same time Ed disclosed personal changes in his life (including leaving their church and coming out), but Lois herself has stayed mostly private and has not sought media attention.

Relationship with Elizabeth now

  • Elizabeth has said her parents taught her they would love her unconditionally and that she continues to feel “love and admiration for them both,” even after their separation.
  • Public reporting indicates Lois remains part of Elizabeth’s close family circle, while Elizabeth focuses on her work as a victims’ rights advocate, author, and mother of three.

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