Celebrating the life of

Jan Hooks

23 Apr 1957 - 09 Oct 2014

Jan Hooks was an American actress and comedian who departed this life at the age of 57 due to an undisclosed illness. She was best known for her work on NBC's Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1991. She was formerly part of the improv group the Groundlings. Born 1957 in Decatur, Georgia, Hooks performed in 1978 on "Tush" on the television station WTCG, which eventually became TBS. In 1982, she st... more

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Her last roles were two appearances on "30 Rock" in 2010 playing Jenna Maroney's mother, Verna

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She passed away due to an undisclosed illness

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She joined Saturday Night Live

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Tribute to Jan Hooks

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Hooks appeared in six episodes of "The Simpsons" between 1997 and 2002

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Starred in HBO comedy series "Not Necessarily the News" and gained lots of attention

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Karen Higdon Hooks left SNL in 1991

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Karen Higdon Jan Hooks was one of my favorite comedians on Saturday Night Live, I loved her impression of Sinead O'Connor. RIP Jan, I am going to miss your bright smile.

Jan Hooks was born on the 23 April 1957 in Decatur, Georgia

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Karen Higdon Hooks made guest appearances on "Comedy Break with Mack and Jamie"

Hooks performed on "Tush" on the television station WTCG, which eventually became TBS

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She made a cameo appearance in the 1992 movie "Batman Returns" as Jen

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She joined "Designing Women," replacing Jean Smart, in the role of Carlene Dobber, for the last two seasons

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