Laurin Bell, a contestant on Jeopardy!, passes away at 41, as a friend remembers her as a ‘smart, funny, and lovely person’.

JEOPARDY! contestant Laurin Bell has died at 41 years old, The U.S. Sun can report.

The executive assistant from Lakeland, Florida appeared on the February 14, 2023 episode of the long-running game show, and while she did not win, she impressed viewers with her gameplay.

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A spokesperson for her local Florida Medical Examiner’s Office exclusively told The U.S. Sun that the Jeopardy! star died on March 23, and her death was determined to be a suicide.

“An autopsy has been performed, and toxicology testing is underway,” the spokesperson said.

The office was unable to provide more information about the death.

A friend mourned Laurin’s death on Facebook Tuesday morning.

“It is with a heavy heart that we have to let everyone know Laurin Bell decided to end her life last night,” the friend wrote.

“She was a brilliant, funny, and beautiful soul. Please keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers as they process this loss.”

The friend also said her beloved dog was taken to the local shelter, and is looking for a new home.

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