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Renowned Actress Jill Jacobson Dead at 70

DamiBy DamiDecember 16, 20244 Mins Read
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Popular actress Jill Jacobson, known for roles on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Falcon Crest,” has passed away in Los Angeles. She was 70 years old when she passed away following a prolonged illness. Jacobson’s death was announced by Variety, who got confirmation of the actress’ passing from Daniel Harary, a publicist and close friend of Jacobson.

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Speaking with Harary, he stated that Jacobson died following a struggle with “a long illness.” Prior to pursuing a career in the movie industry, Jacobson was a student at the University of Texas at Austin. Following her graduation, Jacobson relocated from Texas to Los Angeles, where she landed the lead in “Nurse Sherri.”

Jill Jacobson’s death came as a shock to fans of the veteran actress. Here’s all you need to know about the actress’ tragic death.

What Was Jill Jacobson’s Cause of Death?

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, Variety announced that “Star Trek: The Next Generation”’s actress Jill Jacobson had passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. This news was confirmed by Jacobson’s friend and publicist, Daniel Harary, who sent the tragic news to Variety.

According to Harary, Jacobson died on December 8, 2024, at Cedars-Sinai Culver Health Center in Los Angeles after a protracted illness. In September 2024, during her appearance on an episode of The Jim Masters Show, Jacobson announced her struggles with esophageal cancer.

The actress, who is a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, revealed her struggle with cancer took her away from the movie industry. Jacobson said, “What I went through was pretty intense. You can’t function; you just can’t function. And now I’m so grateful. I just want to keep going; I want to help people. It makes you want to help people.”

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Reacting to the news of her passing, Jacobson’s manager, Ben Padua, told Entertainment Weekly, “We are incredibly sad to say goodbye to our beautiful, soulful, hysterically funny, elegantly raunchy client, Jill Jacobson.”

Padua continued, “Jill was a total spitfire of an actress with comedic timing straight out of a Marx Brothers’ flick and Hollywood glamour right from its golden age. Jill took us on so many adventures, and she was an absolute blast. Thank you, Jill. We’ll see you in our dreams.”

Jill Jacobson’s Movies and TV Shows

Following her graduation from the University of Texas in Austin, Jill Jacobson moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. In 1977, Jacobson earned the starring role in “Nurse Sherri,” which launched her acting career. Following her role on “Nurse Sherri,” Jacobson secured roles on “Who is the Boss?” “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.”

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Jacobson also starred in “Days of Our Lives,” “Hung,” “Newhart,” and “Castle.” Her movie credits involve her roles in “Falcon Crest” (1981), “Boredom” (2015) and “Mic Whore” (2014). In addition, Jacobson received a single award, which she won at the Scare-A-Con Film Festival in 2014. She won Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Last Look.”

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Jill Jacobson’s Biography

American actress Jill Jacobson is known for her captivating appearances in movies and television. Jacobson has made a lasting impression through her captivating performances and her continued presence in the entertainment sector. Her decades-long distinguished career demonstrates her versatility and love for the art form.

Jill Jacobson was born on May 21, 1954, in Beaumont, Texas, USA. After completing her education and graduating from the University of Texas, Jacobson pursued a career in the film industry, which spanned from the 1970s till the 2010s.

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Jacobson married Paul Dorman on February 21, 2001, welcoming three children together. Dorman is also an actor known for his roles in “Waitress!” and “Murphy Brown.” Before Dorman married Jacobson, he was married to Bebe Neuwirth. Despite her challenging profession, Jacobson maintained a discreet yet satisfying personal life. 

Aside from performing, her identity revolved around her family, advocacy activities, and passion for animals. As a fervent advocate for the American Cancer Society, Jill Jacobson held the position of spokeswoman. As an animal lover, Jacobson lived with her cherished canines, Kowalski and Benny. Prior to Jill Jacobson’s death, one aspect of her life that set her apart was her love of animals.

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