Jacqueline Falk, adopted daughter of the late Peter Falk, died by apparent suicide Monday at the age of 60.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Jacqueline hanged herself inside a residence in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unknown, and it is reportedly unclear whether she left a suicide note. Jacqueline was adopted by legendary “Columbo” actor Peter Falk and his wife, Alyce Mayo, who wed in 1960.
🕊️ “Columbo” legend Peter Falk’s daughter dies by suicide at 60. https://t.co/BTitpuAK2O pic.twitter.com/m21zjglyxU
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Peter suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the 2000s and passed on June 23, 2011 at the age of 83.
WESTWOOD, CA – AUGUST 21: Actor Peter Falk attends the film premiere of “Undisputed” on August 21, 2002 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
In addition to his role as Lieutenant Columbo, Peter’s most notable credits include “A Woman Under the Influence,” “Wings of Desire,” “The In-Laws,” “The Princess Bride” and “Murder by Death.”(RELATED: REPORT: Jay Bryant Pleads Guilty In 2002 Murder Of Hip Hop Great Jam Master Jay From Run-DMC)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – AUGUST 09: Actor Peter Falk arrives to the 2007 HFPA Installation Luncheon held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on August 9, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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