‘Wild N’ Out’ star Jacky Oh dies at 32
While there has been no official confirmation regarding her cause of death, the mother of three reportedly passed away in Miami after going there for a "mommy makeover."
Former “Wild ‘N Out” star Jacky Oh has died at age 32.
While there has been no official confirmation regarding her cause of death, the mother of three — whose real name is Jacklyn Smith — reportedly passed away Wednesday in Miami after going there for a “mommy makeover.”
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith,” a BET Media Group spokesperson shared in a statement, People reported, “known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented Wild ‘N Out family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed.”
The statement expressed condolences to Smith’s family and loved ones “during this difficult time,” including her longtime partner and former co-star, DC Young Fly.
“Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the “Wild’ N Out” cast throughout five seasons,” the spokesperson added, People reported. “More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children.”
DC Young Fly, the father of Smith’s children, Nova, Nala and Prince, reportedly learned of her death while filming new episodes of “Wild ‘N Out” in Atlanta.
Smith first connected with him in 2015 when he appeared on the MTV sketch comedy show, and she was a “Wild ‘N Out” girl.
After exiting the series, Smith started a lip gloss line and sold real estate, “but being a mommy is my favorite,” she wrote on IG on Mother’s Day.
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