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Jacky Oh, former star of Nick Cannon's 'Wild 'n Out,' dead at 32

Jun 3, 2023, 03:44 IST
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Jacky Oh, a former cast member on "Wild 'n Out" has died at the age of 32Paras Griffin/Getty Images
  • Jacky Oh, best known for her appearances on the VH1 show "Wild 'n Out," has died at the age of 32.
  • The official Instagram page for the rap battle improv show shared the news late on Thursday.
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Jacky Oh, a former cast member on VH1's "Wild 'n Out," has died at the age of 32.

Oh, born Jacklyn Smith, appeared as part of the rap battle rap improv game show television series, created and hosted by Nick Cannon, for five seasons.

The official Instagram page for the show confirmed the news late on Thursday 1 June.

A statement, attributed to a BET Media Group spokesperson, read: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented 'Wild N' Out' family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed."

"Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the 'Wild N' Out' cast throughout five seasons," it continued. "More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children."

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"The BET Media Group extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon, and all friends who loved and cared for Jacky Oh during this difficult time."

According to TMZ, which was the first to report the news, Oh died in Miami. No details were given on the cause of her death.

Oh met her longtime partner, D.C. Young Fly, when he began appearing on "Wild 'n Out" in 2015. Together they shared three children: daughters Nova, 6, and Nala, 2, and a 10-month-old son, Prince.

DC Young Fly and Jacky Oh attend the game between the Denver Nuggets and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.Paras Griffin/Getty Images

At the time of her death, she had left the long-running series and was working as a realtor, according to Deadline.

According to Page Six, Jacky Oh had traveled to Miami for a "mommy makeover" before her sudden death.

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In a since-deleted post shared with her 1 million followers, she posed in a disposable medical gown alongside surgeon Dr. Zachary Okhah and wrote: "Getting ready for my mommy makeover with Dr. Zach!! Stay tuned to my YouTube for the full reveal!"

Insider has reached out to PH-1 Miami, the surgery practice of Dr. Okhah, for comment.

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