The beloved actress Jill Jacobson, known for her roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Falcon Crest, has tragically passed away.
According to the star’s longterm friend, Dan Harary, succumbed to a longterm illness.
Sad news for fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Falcon Crest—actress Jill Jacobson has passed away. The Texas-born actress is probably most known for her role as Erin Jones on Falcon Crest, where she appeared in over 20 episodes.
Jacobson also appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, leaving a lasting impression on viewers everywhere.
Died on December 8
She grew up in Beaumont and Dallas, Texas. After finishing school, she set her sights on an acting career and moved to Los Angeles, where she landed her first major role as the title character in Nurse Sherri in 1977.
Beyond her acting, Jill also showed her creative flair behind the scenes as an executive producer for projects like The Circle and the 2014 short film Mic Whore.
The actress’ passing was confirmed by her longtime friend, Dan Harary, who shared the sad news with The Hollywood Reporter. He revealed that Jill passed away on December 8 at Cedars-Sinai’s Culver West  Health Center after battling a long-term illness.
