Jessica Campbell, Freaks And Geeks and Election actress, dies at 38

Jessica Campbell, the former actress who appeared in Freaks and Geeks and Election, died at the age of 38.

Campbell, who gave up her acting career for naturopathy, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2020.

His family confirmed the news to TMZ, who reported today (January 13) that the star died 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 treating patients in her office to visit her mother and aunt.

Wessling said Campbell went to the bathroom but never reappeared and was later found collapsed on the floor. She had complained of congestion but no one suspected anything – including the coronavirus.

Campbell will be remembered for his role in the 1999 film Election, playing Chris Klein’s younger sister alongside Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick. Her performance earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Performance.

Responding to the news on Twitter today (January 13), Witherspoon wrote, “So sorry to hear this. Working with Jessica on the election has been such a pleasure. I send all my love to Jessica’s family and loved ones.

So heartbroken to hear that. Working with Jessica on the election has been such a pleasure. I send all my love to Jessica’s family and loved ones. https://t.co/xEt6bOwWqE

– Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) January 13, 2021

Campbell portrayed Amy Andrews in the first and only season of Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000).

A GoFundMe page has been set up for her expense help and for Campbell’s 10-year-old son Oliver. Judd Apatow, executive producer of Freaks and Geeks, donated $ 5,000 (£ 3,666).

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