Lisa Maxwell's Daughter Died At 27, New Details About Beau Jessup's Death Emerge As Probe Continues
Beau Jessup's sudden death raised several questions. Now, new details about the passing of Lisa Maxwell's daughter have emerged.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleLisa Maxwell's only child, Beau Jessup, died at the age of 27 in New York City. A student at Columbia Journalism School, the British actress's daughter's death has raised several questions. And now, reports with new details surrounding her sudden passing have surfaced.
New details in Beau Jessup's death case surface
Beau Jessup's death came as a massive shock to many. However, now Page Six has revealed some new details in her sudden death. According to the report, sources with information regarding the case have revealed that her death was "not suspicious" and involved "no criminality." Nonetheless, the statement is yet to be confirmed by the New York Police Department.
For those who are unfamiliar, Beau Jessup was the daughter of Lisa Maxwell, who is best known for playing 'Samantha Nixon' on the British police drama The Bill, and her husband, Paul Jessup. While sources have alleged that there was no foul play in the sudden death of Beau, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner previously commented on her cause of death.
In a statement, the office confirmed to the New York Daily News that the cause and manner of death remain undetermined. According to reports, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner issued the statement in an email. The statement read:
"We are investigating. The cause and manner of death are pending further study."
More about Beau Jessup's death
The daughter of British actress and TV host Lisa Maxwell died at the age of 27. Beau Jessup's death left her family and friends heartbroken. Although she was not a public figure herself, she grew up in the media spotlight, making her passing even more heartbreaking. According to reports, she was a student at the Columbia Journalism School and was set to graduate in just six months.
Unfortunately, she passed away before she got to complete her degree. The school announced news of her death in a statement shared on its website on Monday, November 9, 2026. According to the university, Beau Jessup was expected to graduate from Columbia Journalism School, also known as Columbia J-School, in May 2027 with an M.S. Amid her passing, the school issued a brief statement expressing its grief.
The school offered condolences to her family and everyone who loved her. While the statement confirmed her sudden demise, it didn't share what happened to her. The statement was quoted as:
"Columbia Journalism School mourns the loss of Beau Jessup, a student in our M.S. program. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, classmates, and all who knew and loved her. The J-School is working with Beau's family to offer support and assistance during this difficult time."
According to reports, along with the statement, Columbia Journalism School shared an interview with Beau Jessup conducted in October 2026. The statement said Columbia News reached out to Beau as part of the Notebook series, which highlights some of the university's fascinating students. However, they didn't know it would be her last interview.
During the conversation, Beau Jessup talked about her future plans and the reason she chose journalism. Beau revealed that, as Lisa Maxwell's daughter, she grew up with an unusual awareness of the "distance between people's lives and the stories told about them." While the interview has gone viral, Lisa is yet to comment on her daughter's sudden death.
RIP, Beau Jessup.
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