Scary Movie Actress & Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka Dies at 62
Scary Movie Actress & Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka Dies at 62 – Jayne Trcka, the American bodybuilder and actress best known for her role as Miss Mann in the hit parody film Scary Movie, has died at the age of 62.
According to reports from the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office, Trcka passed away on December 12 in San Diego, California.
A spokesperson for the office confirmed that there was trauma to the body, but said the exact cause of death had not yet been determined at the time of reporting.
Entertainment outlet TMZ, which first broke the news, reported that Trcka’s son was not aware of any pre-existing medical conditions or illnesses that could explain her sudden death.
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Released in 2000, Scary Movie marked Trcka’s first acting role and went on to become a global box-office success. The film starred Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Regina Hall and Carmen Electra, and launched a popular parody franchise.
Beyond acting, Trcka was well known in the bodybuilding world, having competed in numerous competitions during the 1980s. She also appeared in several fitness and bodybuilding magazines, including Flex, MuscleMag International and Women’s Physique World.
Her television credits included appearances on The Drew Carey Show and Whose Line Is It Anyway? In later years, Trcka worked as a real estate agent, according to listings from a San Diego-based real estate firm.
The Scary Movie franchise has since produced several sequels, with a new instalment reportedly set for release later this year, featuring both returning and new cast members.
