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Jill Jacobson, ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and ‘Falcon Crest’ Actress, Dies at 70


Jill Jacobson, an actress known for her work on "Falcon Crest" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation," died Dec. 8 at the age of 70 of a "long illness."

Jill Jacobson, a film and television actress known for her work on “ Star Trek: The Next Generation ” and the primetime soap opera “ Falcon Crest,” died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles. Caryn Richman, Jacobson’s “New Gidget” co-star, remarked on her lifetime friend’s passing: “Jill’s comic timing was brilliant. Jacobson’s other television credits include “Crazy Like a Fox,” “Quantum Leap,” “Arliss” and “Murphy Brown.” Her film credits include Ron Howard’s “Splash,” “Bad Georgia Road,” “Forbidden Love” and “Baby Sister.” She also made multiple stage appearances and performed stand-up comedy routines at LA’s The Improv and The Comedy Store.

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