Columbia University Announced the Death of Beau Rose Jessup

Columbia University announced the death of Beau Rose Jessup, the 27-year-old daughter of English actor Lisa Maxwell, according to the New York Daily News.

Jessup was a journalism student at the university, where she was working toward a master’s degree. No cause of death has been reported.

“We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, classmates and all who knew and loved her,” Columbia University said in a statement. The university also encouraged grieving students to seek psychiatric or spiritual support.

Jessup’s academic background was extensive, having previously studied at the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics. She had planned to complete her studies at Columbia this coming May.

In a recent interview with Columbia News, Jessup spoke about her intention to bridge the gap between news reporting and creative writing. She said that her upbringing as the daughter of a television actress gave her a unique perspective on the narratives that shape public perception.

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“As the daughter of a television actress, I grew up with an unusual awareness of the distance between people’s lives and the stories told about them,” Jessup said.

Beyond journalism, Jessup was a writer with a focus on theater. At the time of her death, she was workshopping a play titled “The Sandbag” and expressed a desire to continue her work in the theatrical space.

During her time in New York, she found simple enjoyment in the city’s local life, frequently visiting the 79th Street Greenmarket and exploring the Upper West Side.

The loss comes to Lisa Maxwell, a 62-year-old actress known for her work in both British television and film. Maxwell’s career includes roles in productions such as Jeepers Creepers and The Dark Crystal.

Her television credits span several decades of British media, including appearances on EastEnders, The Benny Hill Show, and her own 1991 program, The Lisa Maxwell Show.

In January 2011, Maxwell and Jessup were seen together at the UK film premiere of Gnomeo And Juliet at the Odeon Leicester Square in London.