The Bill and Loose Women star Lisa Maxwell’s daughter, Beau, died unexpectedly at the age of 27. She had been studying at Columbia University in New York City
New details have emerged surrounding the tragic death of Lisa Maxwell’s 27-year-old daughter, Beau Jessop. Beau, who had been studying at Columbia University in New York City, died unexpectedly this month, leaving the Loose Women star, 62, and her husband, Paul, 58, bereft.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Beau’s university said: “Columbia Journalism School mourns the loss of Beau Jessup, a student in our M.S. program. We join Jessup’s family, friends and classmates in remembering her.
“Any loss within our school family is difficult to process, and our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Beau’s family and friends during this heartbreaking time.”
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No cause of death has yet been announced for Beau. As an investigation into the tragedy continues, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed to the New York Daily News that the cause and manner of death remain undetermined.
“We are investigating. The cause and manner of death are pending further study,” the office told the publication in an email. Meanwhile, sources tell Page Six that Beau’s death was “not suspicious” and involved “no criminality.”
Lisa, who also starred in The Bill, had previously re-shared a photo of her daughter, who was studying journalism, and her classmates taken in October 2024.
The caption of the original post read: “Our latest matriculation dinner was for new MSt students in Writing for Performance. Welcome: we’re so pleased that you’ve joined the Selwyn and @Cambridge_Uni community.”
Lisa added in her own caption: “Congratulations guys! Especially my daughter Beau over in NYC making us all super proud.” Loose Women’s Kaye Adams almost broke down in tears as she sent a message to Lisa after the tragic news that her former co-star’s daughter had died.
An emotional Kaye said: “You may have already seen the devastating news about our former Loose Women Lisa Maxwell today. Lisa’s daughter Beau has died suddenly at the age of 27.”
Kaye, who is mum to daughters Charly, 23, and Bonnie, 18, had to fight back tears as she added: “Beau was Lisa’s only child; she had been studying in New York.
“There’s nothing to say, the feeling of sadness is just overwhelming, we are sending all our love to Lisa, her husband Paul and all of their family and friends.”
Lisa, who is best known for her role as Samantha Nixon in The Bill, was a regular panellist on Loose Women from 2009 until 2014. In more recent years, she has appeared in numerous stage productions and featured in episodes of Casualty and The Madame Blanc Mysteries.
The Mirror has contacted NYPD for comment.
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