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Jill Smokler, Founder Of Scary Mommy, Has Died

Jill Smokler, who founded the Scary Mommy blog in 2008, died on June 22, 2026. She passed away at age 48 following a two-year battle with glioblastoma. Her family and company announced the news.

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Confirmed death of Jill Smokler due to brain cancer.

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  1. Scary Mommy Founder Jill Smokler Dies at 48

    Jill Smokler, who founded the Scary Mommy blog in 2008, died on June 22, 2026. She passed away at age 48 following a two-year battle with glioblastoma. Her family and company announced the news.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jill Smokler died on June 22, 2026.
    • Smokler was 48 years old at the time of her death.
    • She died after a two-year fight with glioblastoma.
    • Smokler founded Scary Mommy in 2008.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A seizure in 2024 led doctors to discover her brain tumor.
    • Smokler was a mother of three.
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