Jacky Oh, born Jacklyn Smith, was a model, actress, personality, entrepreneur and mother.
She was best known for her appearances on the sketch comedy and battle rap improv game show Wild ‘N Out.
She was a member of the Wild ‘N Out Girls from 2015 to 2019. She died on June 1, 2023, at the age of 32.
Jacky Oh was born in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 1991.
She began her modeling career at a young age, and appeared in print and television ads for a variety of brands.
She also pursued a career in acting, and appeared in several films and television shows, including Christmas on My Block, Miscraft and Switched at Love.
In 2015, Jacky Oh was cast as a member of the Wild ‘N Out Girls.
She appeared on the show for five seasons, and quickly became a fan favorite.
She was known for her quick wit, her sense of humor, and her infectious personality.
She was also a talented dancer and often performed in the show’s musical numbers.
In addition to her work on Wild ‘N Out, Jacky Oh was also a successful entrepreneur.
She launched her own clothing line, Jacky Oh Apparel, in 2017.
She also had her own line of hair extensions, and was a spokesperson for several brands.
Jacky Oh was a loving mother to three children: Nova, Nala, and Prince.
She was also a devoted partner to DC Young Fly, who she met in 2015.
The couple had been together for eight years at the time of her death.
Jacky Oh’s death was a shock to her family, friends, and fans.
In her honor, the BET Media Group established the Jacky Oh Scholarship Fund.
The fund will provide financial assistance to students who are pursuing careers in entertainment, fashion or entrepreneurship.
Jacky Oh cause of death
Jacky Oh, a former cast member of the improv and sketch comedy show Wild ‘N Out, died on Wednesday, June 1, 2023, at the age of 32.
TMZ reported that she died in Florida and cited “a since-deleted social media post claimed she was in Miami to undergo a ‘mommy makeover’.
Citing anonymous reports, the source claimed in an Instagram post on Thursday afternoon that Jacky Oh died “due to complications from plastic surgery.”
A spokesperson for BET Media Group, which produces Wild ‘N Out, released a statement following Jacky Oh’s death;
“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. More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children.”