Jill Smokler, Founder Of Scary Mommy, Has Died
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, has died at 48
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Jill Smokler, the founder of Scary Mommy, died at 48 after a two-year battle with glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. The story quieted with no further updates on her funeral, legacy, or impact on her family and readers.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 12 distinct news outlets with 12 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
- Primary Driver: Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, has died at 48
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Jill Smokler, the founder of the parenting website Scary Mommy, has died at the age of 48. Coverage emphasizes her battle with brain cancer, specifically glioblastoma, which she fought for two years.
Outlets such as The New York Times, WSB-TV, and NBC News are reporting on her death. What to watch next: the impact of Smokler's death on the parenting and blogging communities, as well as any tributes or memorials planned for her.
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Questions people are asking
How old was Jill Smokler when she died?
48
What was Jill Smokler's cause of death?
Brain cancer, specifically glioblastoma
What website did Jill Smokler found?
Scary Mommy
The reporting (12)
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Bestselling Author Dies at 48 The Daily Beast · 90d ago
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Jill Smokler, Founder Of Scary Mommy, Has Died Scary Mommy · 91d ago broke it first
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