Lisa Maxwell’s Daughter Dies Suddenly
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Beau Jessup, twenty‑seven‑year‑old daughter of British actress Lisa Maxwell, died earlier this month in New York City. Authorities say the death was not suspicious and no criminality was involved. The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the cause and manner of death remain undetermined and are pending further study. Jessup was a master’s student in journalism at Columbia University, where she was pursuing a degree expected to graduate in May twenty‑twenty‑twenty‑seven. She had previously studied social anthropology at the London School of Economics and writing for performance at the University of Cambridge. Jessup founded a website helping Chinese parents choose English names for their children. Her parents, Lisa Maxwell, sixty‑two, and Paul Jessup, fifty‑eight, have not publicly commented.
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Timeline
- 2009-01 — Lisa Maxwell began panelist role on Loose Women
- 2014-07 — Lisa Maxwell and Paul Jessup tied the knot
- 2014-12 — Lisa Maxwell ended regular appearances on Loose Women
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: No immediate economic impact reported Possible long-term US impact: No long‑term economic impact identified Most affected groups: Students, academic community, journalism field Reader priority: High for university and journalism audiences
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