TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Jackie Falk, born Jaqueline Falk, the daughter of famed movie star Peter Falk, has passed away. She was 60 years old at the time of her passing. She left for her heavenly abode on Monday this week.As per the LA Times, Falk passed away by suicide. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner also confirmed the news to the public. Not many details about her passing have been shared with the public; however, it was revealed that she was found at her home in Los Angeles and that her case is still listed as open.

Who was Jaqueline Falk?

Jaqueline Falk was the daughter of veteran actor Peter Falk, who was best known for his work in films like ‘Colombo’, ‘Prescription: Murder’, ‘The Princess Bride’, ‘Wings of Desire’, ‘A Woman Under the Influence’, and ‘The Cheap Detective’. Peter and Alyce Mayo adopted two sisters, Jackie and Catherine after their marriage, however, they separated in the following years in 1976.While Jackie herself never pursued a career in films like her father, she would always accompany him to sets and other shoots, and had her childhood heavily influenced by the entertainment industry. Her sister, Catherine, was more in the public eye, and became an advocate for the family’s rights. She fought a legal battle against her father’s second wife in order to gain visitation rights for him as he had been suffering from dementia. Peter Falk passed away in 2011.DISCLAIMER:If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, please seek professional help immediately from a doctor, mental health expert, or NGO. Helplines are also available.