Jayne Trcka’s cause of death confirmed: ‘Scary Movie’ actress suffered from cardiovascular disease

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Actress and bodybuilder Jayne Trcka, who was best known for ‘The Bad Batch’, ‘The Bad Magic’, ‘Cattle Call’, and ‘Scary Movie’, passed away a month ago after being found unresponsive in her kitchen by her family. At the time of her demise, the official reason behind her untimely passing was not revealed to the public. However, now, the star’s cause of death has been made public.

Jayne Trcka’s cause of death confirmed

As per recent reports shared by TMZ, Trcka passed away due to heart issues. She passed on because of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which is connected to high BP and hardened arteries in a person’s body. She had other underlying issues; however, a recent injury had also set the actress back. Prior to her passing, the 62-year-old had suffered from a left femoral fracture and also had issues with alcohol consumption. The cause of her demise was confirmed by the San Diego County Medical Examiner.

Who was Jane Trcka

Jane Trcka was a formidable name in the entertainment industry, who had a brief but successful career as an actress after rising to fame as a bodybuilder. She took part in a lot of fitness and health-related TV shows, including ‘Flex’, ‘MuscleMag International’, and ‘Women’s Physique World.’

Her film debut officially came in 2000 when she was cast in the role of Miss Man for the horror and comedy film ‘Scary Movie.’ Following her success in films, she also briefly appeared on hit TV shows ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ and ‘The Drew Carey Show.’

She passed away on December 12, and was found after a friend reported her to the authorities after they had been unable to get in contact with her. She was found unresponsive by the first responders on the scene in her home in San Diego, and later was confirmed to have already passed away by the time they arrived.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”