Jessica Campbell (1982–2020), “Election” actress

Jessica Campbell was an actress who starred in the movie “Election” and appeared on the TV series “Freaks and Geeks.”

• Died: Tuesday, December 29, 2020. (Who else died on December 29?)
• Details of death: Died at the age of 38 at her home in Portland, Oregon.
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Brief successful Hollywood career

Jessica Campbell played Tammy in the 1999 dark satire “Election,” which starred Reese Witherspoon. Campbell was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance. She appeared in a notable guest starring role as Amy, the love interest of Seth Rogen’s character in the cult TV series “Freaks and Geeks,” and played Julie Gold in the 2001 movie “The Safety of Objects.” She retired from acting and became a naturopathic physician.

Tributes to Jessica Campbell

Some of my favorite memories of making Freaks and Geeks are of watching Jessica Campbell and @sethrogen figure their relationship out in improvisations. Jessica was so funny and an amazing, thoughtful actress. What a terrible loss. https://t.co/R9Y5RTKNat

— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) January 13, 2021

So heart broken to hear this. Working with Jessica on Election was such a pleasure. I’m sending all my love to Jessica‘s family and loved ones. https://t.co/xEt6bOwWqE

— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) January 13, 2021

Full Obituary: People