Jill Jacobson, a television and film actress best known for her work in the “Star Trek” series and the drama “Falcon Crest,” has died.

Jacobson died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles after a “long illness,” her publicist Daniel Harary confirmed in a statement to the Times. She was 70. “Beautiful, energetic and positive to the end, she will be sorely missed by numerous family, friends and her beloved dogs Benny and Kowalski,” the statement said.

A native of Texas, Jacobson has had an acting career spanning over 40 years, including numerous television and film appearances, including a recurring role on the Emmy-winning CBS drama “Falcon Crest.” From 1985 to 1987, Jacobson played the role of Erin Jones in 22 episodes, appearing on screen alongside actors such as Jane Wyman and Robert Foxworth. During her tenure on “Falcon Crest,” Jacobson also appeared as Larue Wilson in eight episodes of “The New Gidget,” a syndicated sequel to the mid-century ABC sitcom “Gidget.”

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During her television career, Jacobson also had several forays into science fiction with supporting roles in Quantum Leap and the Star Trek series The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. Jacobson’s television career also included appearances on “The Fix,” “Castle,” “Party Down,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Who’s the Boss?” and “Newhart.”

Although Jacobson was best known for her television work in the mid-1980s and early 1990s, she also appeared in films such as “Not Just Another Affair,” “Forbidden Love,” “Splash,” “Cats Dancing on Jupiter” and “Last Look” with. and “face.”

Jacobson, a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society who recognized her volunteer work, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. Shortly after college, Jacobson moved from Texas to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She made her debut as the title character in the 1977 horror film Nurse Sherri. In recent years, Jacobson has also performed as a stand-up artist in the Los Angeles comedy scene. To friends and family, her talents extended beyond acting.

“As an avid entertainer and accomplished chef, (Jacobson) took great joy in entertaining his friends,” the statement said. “She also had a passion for dogs and dog rescue and loved all of the pets that were in her life.”

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This story originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times.