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Some actors donât build up incredibly long resumes, but they nonetheless impress in the few projects they starred in. Such was the case for Jessica Campbell, who scored attention for her role as Tammy Metzler in the 1999 black comedy
Election, which starred Reese Witherspoon. Sadly, itâs been announced that Campbell recently passed away at the age of 38.
Taking to Twitter, Reese Witherspoon expressed condolences for Jessica Campbellâs passing with the following tweet:
So heart broken to hear this. Working with Jessica on Election was such a pleasure. Iâm sending all my love to Jessicaâs family and loved ones. https://t.co/xEt6bOwWqE Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) January 13, 2021
Jessica Campbell, Freaks and Geeks and Election Actor Who Later Practiced Medicine in Portland Area, Has Died wweek.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wweek.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
 alongside Sarah Jessica Parker. Her next role, in 1999âsÂ
Election, is probably her best-known: she played Tammy Metzler, a young lesbian who runs for student body president out of spite for her all-American brother. The role earned Campbell an Independent Spirit Award nomination for best debut performance.Â
She then appeared in Judd Apatowâs cult TV seriesÂ
Freaks and Geeks as Amy Andrews, love interest to a young Seth Rogen.Â
Campbellâs former collaborators, including Apatow and CampbellâsÂ
Election costar Reese Witherspoon, took to Twitter on Wednesday to express their condolences:Â
Some of my favorite memories of making Freaks and Geeks are of watching Jessica Campbell and @sethrogen figure their relationship out in improvisations. Jessica was so funny and an amazing, thoughtful actress. What a terrible loss. https://t.co/R9Y5RTKNat
Campbell died at the age of 38 in late December in Portland, Oregon
The actress was complaining of congestion before passing out in a bathroom
She had said she felt like a cold was coming on and was not sure if it was COVID
Jessica is best known for co-starring with Reese Witherspoon in 1999 s Election
Reese said on social media: So heart broken to hear this. Working with Jessica on Election was such a pleasure. I’m sending all my love to Jessica‘s family and loved ones
Campbell also starred in the films The Safety Of Objects and Junk