After a long illness
Actress Jill Jacobson dies at 70
“Falcon Crest” star Jill Jacobson is dead. The actress died at the age of 70 after a long illness.
American actress Jill Jacobson has died at the age of 70. According to Hollywood insider Dan Harary, a friend of the actress, Jacobson died on December 8th at the Culver West Health Center in Cedars-Sinai, California, after a long illness. She leaves behind three children from her marriage to singer and songwriter Paul Dorman.
Jill Jacobson: Known from series like “Falcon Crest” and “The New Gidget”
From 1985 to 1987, Jacobson appeared in 22 episodes of the CBS series “Falcon Crest,” which brought her to a wider audience. From 1986 to 1987, the actress also starred in “The New Gidget,” a sequel to the 1960s ABC sitcom starring actress Sally Field. “Jill’s comedic timing was brilliant,” said “The New Gidget” co-star Caryn Richman of the deceased. “And her enthusiasm and love for life made our time together on set a pleasure.”
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Jacobson also appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In recent years, the actress has particularly attracted attention through stand-up appearances at “The Improv” and “The Compedy Store in Los Angeles”.
The actress has also been a speaker and honoree for her volunteer work with the American Cancer Society. “She will be sadly missed by numerous relatives, friends and her beloved dogs Benny and Kowalski,” said Harary.
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