Jill Jacobson, the cherished actress renowned for her performances in Star Trek, The Next Generation and Falcon Crest, has sadly passed away.
Her longtime friend, Dan Harary, shared that she succumbed to a prolonged illness.
This is heartbreaking news for fans of both Star Trek, The Next Generation and Falcon Crest, as Jill Jacobson, best known for her portrayal of Erin Jones on Falcon Crest, has left us. She graced the screen in over 20 episodes of the series.
In addition to her work on Falcon Crest, Jacobson made memorable appearances in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek, Deep Space Nine, captivating audiences with her talent.
She passed away on December 8.
Originally from Beaumont and Dallas, Texas, Jill pursued her dream of acting after completing her education, moving to Los Angeles where she secured her first significant role as the lead in Nurse Sherri in 1977.
In addition to her on-screen work, Jill also demonstrated her creative talents behind the camera as an executive producer for projects such as The Circle and the 2014 short film Mic Whore.
The news of the actress’s death was shared by her close friend, Dan Harary, who informed The Hollywood Reporter about this heartbreaking event. He disclosed that Jill passed away on December 8 at Cedars-Sinai’s Culver West Health Center after a prolonged illness.
In his tribute, Dan expressed, “Her absence will be profoundly felt by many family members, friends, and her cherished dogs, Benny and Kowalski.”
Jill Jacobson cause of death.
The specific reason for the Falcon Crest star’s passing has not been revealed yet. However, it has been confirmed by Jill’s friend, Dan Harary, that the actress died after a prolonged struggle with an illness.
In September 2024, Jill shared that she had been receiving treatment for esophageal cancer, describing the ordeal as extremely tough. She fought with the disease for more than two and a half years.
“What I went through was pretty intense. You can’t function, you just can’t function,” she mentioned during her appearance on The Jim Masters Show on YouTube.
Despite the challenges, she found a way to turn her heartbreaking diagnosis into a source of strength, although it wasn’t easy at the beginning.
“It’s been a secret. Kind of took me out of the game for a while,” she explained. “It was esophageal cancer. It took like two, two and a half years of treatment.”
See her one last time.
After receiving a cancer diagnosis, Jacobson became a passionate volunteer and advocate for the American Cancer Society. Her commitment to this cause brought her several accolades for her advocacy, as reported by The Independent.
“I’m so thankful for this experience; I just want to keep moving forward and help others. It inspires you to lend a hand,” she expressed.
Tragically, Jill Jacobson’s life came to a close at the age of 70. Her manager, Ben Padua, shared the sorrowful news with Entertainment Weekly.
“We are heartbroken to bid farewell to our wonderful, vibrant, and hilariously witty client, Jill Jacobson,” Padua stated in a message to EW. “Jill was a fiery actress with impeccable comedic timing reminiscent of the Marx Brothers and the glamour of Hollywood’s golden era.”
Jill Jacobson’s remarkable talent and enthusiasm will continue to resonate even after her departure. Fans can anticipate seeing her one final time in the upcoming TV series Merrily, set to premiere in 2025.