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Scary Mommy Founder Jill Smokler Dies of Brain Cancer at 48

Jill Smokler, the creator and author of the Scary Mommy blog, died on June 22, 2026, at age 48. She passed away following a two-year battle with glioblastoma. Smokler founded the site in 2008 to provide a space for honest discussions about motherhood.

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Confirmed death date and specific medical diagnosis of glioblastoma.

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  1. Scary Mommy Founder Jill Smokler Dies of Brain Cancer at 48

    Jill Smokler, the creator and author of the Scary Mommy blog, died on June 22, 2026, at age 48. She passed away following a two-year battle with glioblastoma. Smokler founded the site in 2008 to provide a space for honest discussions about motherhood.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jill Smokler died on June 22, 2026, at the age of 48.
    • Smokler founded the Scary Mommy blog in 2008.
    • The cause of death was glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer.
    • Smokler fought the disease for two years.
    • Smokler was a native of Swampscott.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A seizure led doctors to discover the brain tumor in 2024.
    • Smokler shared her diagnosis specifically in May 2024.
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