Jill Jacobson’s Tragic Death: The Untold Truth Behind Her Cancer Battle
Jill Jacobson, the beloved actress known for her roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Falcon Crest, has sadly passed away.
Jill’s long-time friend, Dan Harary, confirmed that she passed away after a long battle with illness.
Jill Jacobson, who was born in Texas, is best remembered for her role as Erin Jones on Falcon Crest, where she appeared in over 20 episodes. She also had memorable appearances in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, where she left a lasting impact on fans.
She died on December 8, 2024.
Jill grew up in Beaumont and Dallas, Texas. After finishing school, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Her big break came in 1977 when she starred as the title character in Nurse Sherri.
In addition to acting, Jill worked as an executive producer for projects like The Circle and the 2014 short film Mic Whore.
Dan Harary confirmed her death to The Hollywood Reporter. He shared that Jill passed away at Cedars-Sinai’s Culver West Health Center after battling a long-term illness. Dan expressed his sadness, saying Jill would be greatly missed by her family, friends, and her dogs, Benny and Kowalski.
The cause of Jill’s death has not been shared, but it is known that she had been dealing with a long-term illness. In September 2024, Jill revealed that she had been receiving treatment for esophageal cancer for over two years. She spoke about how tough the treatment had been, saying, “You can’t function, you just can’t function.”
Despite the difficulty, Jill used her experience to help others. She became a volunteer and spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, earning recognition for her work. Jill said, “It makes you want to help people,” and was grateful for the opportunity to give back.
Jill Jacobson passed away at the age of 70. Her manager, Ben Padua, expressed sorrow in a statement, remembering her as a “beautiful, soulful, hysterically funny, elegantly raunchy” person with a unique comedic style and timeless Hollywood charm.
Though she is gone, Jill’s legacy lives on. Fans will have the chance to see her one final time in the upcoming TV show Merrily, which is set to be released in 2025.
