Jill Jacobson, an actress recognized for her vivid performances on television, cinema, and stage, died on December 8 in Los Angeles at 70. Her publicist stated that she died at Culver West Health Center, which is associated with Cedars-Sinai, following a lengthy illness.
Jacobson began her acting career after receiving a degree in radio-TV film/Performance from the University of Texas at Austin. She immediately received notoriety in Hollywood, beginning with the title role in the cult classic film Nurse Sherri. This role propelled her to a great career, and she became a known face on numerous popular television shows.
Jacobson, affectionately referred to as “Jilly” by friends, was most known for her work in science fiction and comedy. She made major appearances in legendary shows like “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” demonstrating her incredible versatility. Furthermore, she made recurrent appearances in “Falcon Crest” and “The New Gidget. ”
Jacobson’s longtime friend and co-star on “The New Gidget,” Caryn Richman, praised her talent, saying, “Jill’s comedic timing was great. Her passion and love for life made our time on set enjoyable.” This feeling reflects how many coworkers perceived her during her career.
Jacobson appeared in several prominent television shows in the 1980s and 1990s, including “Hung,” “Newhart,” “Castle,” “Who’s the Boss?”, “Crazy Like a Fox,” “Quantum Leap,” “Arliss,” and “Murphy Brown.” Her filmography includes major projects such as Ron Howard’s “Splash” and other independent films, displaying her versatility as an actor.
Jacobson has recently honed her comic skills by performing stand-up routines at prestigious Los Angeles comedy clubs such as The Improv and The Comedy Store. Aside from her entertainment career, she was also committed to charity work for the American Cancer Society, where she acted as a spokesperson and garnered numerous accolades.
Jacobson is survived by her family, friends, and two beloved dogs, Benny and Kowalski. No memorial plans have been mentioned.
