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.