Jessica Campbell, the former actress who appeared in Freaks And Geeks and Election, died at age 38.
Campbell, who left her acting career because of naturopathy, died unexpectedly on December 29, 2020.
Her family confirmed the news to TMZ, who reported today (January 13) that the star passed away in Portland, United States. The results of an autopsy have not yet been released to show the cause of death.
Campbell’s cousin Sarah Wessling told the publication that on the day Campbell died, she returned home after seeing patients in her office to visit her mother and aunt.
Wessling said Campbell went to the bathroom but never reappeared, and was later found lying on the floor. She was complaining of congestion, but no one suspected anything – including the coronavirus.
Campbell will be remembered for her role in the 1999 film Election, playing Chris Klein’s younger sister alongside Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick. His performance earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Premiere Performance.
In response to the news on Twitter today (January 13), Witherspoon wrote: “I am heartbroken to hear this. Working with Jessica in the election was a great pleasure. I am sending all my love to Jessica’s family and loved ones. “
So, heartbroken to hear that. Working with Jessica in the election was a great pleasure. I am sending all my love to Jessica’s family and loved ones. https://t.co/xEt6bOwWqE
– Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) January 13, 2021
Campbell played Amy Andrews in the first and only season of Freaks And Geeks (1999-2000).
A GoFundMe page was created to help with expenses and to support Campbell’s 10-year-old son, Oliver. Judd Apatow, executive producer of Freaks And Geeks, donated $ 5,000 (£ 3,666).
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