Jill Jacobson death: Falcon Crest and Star Trek: The New Generation star dies at 70
Jill Jacobson has died at the age of 70.
The film and television actress was best known for her roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the famed soap opera Falcon Crest.
Jacobson’s death was confirmed to Variety by the star’s friend and publicist, Daniel Harary, who revealed she died after a battle with “a long illness.”‘
The Texas-born actress moved to Los Angeles after graduating from the University of Texas in Austin and began her career.
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The titular role of Nurse Sherri in 1977 was her breakout job, portraying a hospital nurse who becomes possessed by an evil spirit and attempts to kill her patients.
Jacobson went on to star in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Days of Our Lives.
A well-established actress, Jacobson was then featured in Hung, Newhart, Castle, Who’s the Boss? And Murphy Brown.
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One of Jacobson’s most prominent roles was starring as Erin Jones in Falcon Crest, a recurring role she had for 22 episodes.
The actor also worked as Larue Wilson in The New Gidget for eight episodes.
Jacobson’s New Gidget co-star Caryn Richman shared: “Jill’s comic timing was brilliant. And her enthusiasm and love of life made our time together on set joyful,” per Variety.
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The star’s other television credits include Crazy Life a Fox, Quantum Leap and Arliss. Her film credits also include Splash, Bad Georgia Road, Forbidden Love and Baby Siter.
Variety reports that she made various stage appearances, including performing stand-up comedy routines for audiences at Los Angeles’ The Comedy Store and The Improv.
Aside from her work in the entertainment industry, Jacobson was also a spokesperson who spent time volunteering for the American Cancer Society.
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