| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jessica Starr |
| Maiden Name | Jessica Starr |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | At the time of her death in 2018, Jessica was 35 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Jessica Starr Husband / Spouse / Partner | Was married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| How did Jessica Starr die? | On December 12th, Jessica took her life two months after she underwent eye surgery to correct her vision. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 2 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Jessica Starr was a meteorologist reporter at WJBK Fox 2 Detroit, originally from Michigan.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Jessica was married to a man named Dan & had two children – Noah and Riley.
- Parents : Her mother’s name was Carol A. Starr. Not much is known about her father, except that he was a science teacher.
- Education : She attended high school at Walled Lake Central. She had passion especially for science, geography & math.
- Her ambition was to become a doctor, but gave it up as she fainted after visiting a morgue.
- She followed her fascination for weather & studied at the Michigan State University, later obtaining a certificate in broadcast meteorology in Mississippi State University.
- Always obsessed with storm weather, Jessica would often watch meteorology news intently whenever there was a storm.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Jessica’s favorite places to dine were – Detroit Metro Coney Islands, Jet’s Pizza, Louie’s Pizza and Red Coat Tavern.
- She liked to occasionally escape to Commerce Township to enjoy Uptown Grille with her family.
- Jessica was big on family. When not at work, she loved to spend time with her husband & 2 kids.
- On May 8, 2012, Jessica had worn green to work at the studio. This resulted with her disappearing into the weather background with the green screen, sparking some criticism.
Early Work :
- While still attending the Mississippi State University, Jessica interned at the WJBK-Channel 2 and WDIV-Channel 4.
- After that, for two years she worked at Toyota Production Plus as a Product Specialist and Auto Show Model. She also hosted several special events by Toyota until 2006.
- In 2005, she juggled between 2 jobs as a part-time Weekend Meteorologist with WLNS-Channel 6 while still with Toyota.
- Ultimately dropping both jobs, she started as a freelance meteorologist for WKAG in Kentucky. Aside from her job, she also co-anchored an entertainment local show called “The Scene.”
Weather Reporter Career, Net worth and Salary :
- Eventually, she moved to Baltimore, Maryland, to become the Weekend Meteorologist and feature reporter for WBFF-Fox 45.
- As a feature reporter, she interviewed people regarding local events, especially those organized by schools and local communities.
- One of her memorable experience there was covering 2 back-to-back Nor’easters in 2010, where she had to endure snow as deep as 55 inches for 5 days.
- 3 years later, wanting to live closer to her family in Michigan, she sought a new job there. She joined the WJBK-Channel 2 in December 2010 as a full-time meteorologist, airing on weekdays and weekend mornings.
- Besides reporting the weather, Starr also showcased local businesses and products growing in the streets of Detroit, broadcasted in the segment Made in Michigan.
Health Update :
- Jessica Starr Illness / Sick : In October 2018, she had done Lasik surgey.
- She had face problems of dry eye after procedure. She was out of work for several weeks.
- Jessica Starr Dies / Dead / Death : In Dec 2018, it was announced that Jessica had committed suicide. Fans & viewers were shocked to hear the news.
Body & Other Vital Info
Jessica Starr Measurements :
- Eye Color : Blue
- Haircut / Hair Color : Blonde
- Jessica Starr Height : 5′8″
- Jessica Starr Feet / Legs / Shoe Size : 8.5
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
Where is Jessica @. ????????????Seen like now one is talking about her.
Wonder why she did that 🙁
she was always smiling, so kind of confusing
When she be back.
Whwew is Jessica when will she be back what’s up
When I heard Jessica Starr passed tears rolled down my cheeks. She will truly be missed. Such a beautiful person had so much to live for. This is a very painful. I didn’t know Jessica personally so to the fox 2 family, her parent’s, husband, and children my prayers are with you. Still I can’t help but wonder WHY?
When I heard Jessica Starr was longer with us tears began to roll down my cheeks. She was such a happy beautiful person. I don’t personally know Jessica, but I feel as do. So my prayers go out to the fox 2 family and her parents, husband & her to children (r. i. p) Jessica.
where’s jess miss not seeing her
Where is Jessica. Haven’t seen her for a while. Miss her
Jessica’s husband is very lucky as she is a great looking woman and seem she would be fun. I’m an old fart but know what I like lol You do your job very well and I really enjoy you and the other girls on the 9. Keep up the good work!
Love, love, love Jessica. Great personality, does her job well and beautifuly gorgeous to look at.
I’m left just wondering why? What makes a person who seems to have it all do this?. She had so much help she knew all the numbers to call and get help.
May God rest Jessica in peace. From the foregoing comments, Jessica was a perfect, beautiful and very intelligent lady. God will watch over her young children and husband so that they can fulfill whatever dreams she had for them.
Happy people don’t commit suicide. I hope they reveal the autopsy as this just does not make any sense. We have not heard the wnd of this……if I was her husband or family I wouldn’t rest until every stone has been turned!! Something just doesn’t seem right! May God bless her and her family!
You will always be missed Jessica. peace and love to you and your family.
so sorry to hear the bad news on Mrs Starr, any one know what cause her break down?
I am so saddened to hear of one my favorite news personalities. Jessica Starr had such a kindred and professional spirit. She had an infectious smile and personality. We never know what is hiding within someone’s mind, heart, and soul. She will be truly missed. My condolences to her husband, children, family, and friends.
Very young to take her life. Something else must have been a main issue.
Why some people terminate their Lord given life, when there are so many
helpful, medical, counseling, or treatments if needed. The big question is
WHY.
I was just telling my husband that Jessica had not been on in a while. Then I turned the TV on this morning and the crew is having a round discussion on Jessica’s death. I was shocked and sad at that moment. I just started praying for her family to give them strength.
Such a warm personality. She will be missed!!!
REST IN PEACE JESSICA STARR my PRAYERS IS WITH HER FAMILY I LOVE WATCH HER ON THE NEWS.
So sad a beautiful young lady will.be miss
Prayers to all of you. So saddened by the news.
This is so sad, what a beautiful soul cast into the eternal unknown. Woe is me, woe are we.
I live across the border from Detroit in Windsor. My favorite news and weather is Fox 2 I watch day and night. OMG when I heard that Jessica Starr is no longer with us, I started to cry. So sad for her Husband and Children, her immediate family, and Fox 2 Family and her friends. You were a beautiful person inside and out! R. I. P.
Omg! Poor Jessica. We never know what someone is going through. She was absolutely beautiful and will surely be missed. I am distraught. I watched her every morning. Sending love to her family and her extended family at Fox 2 news.
Such a tragedy she was a beautiful and very professional my heart goes out to her children and her family
How deeply sad!
To the Starr family I am sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and your family. To the fox 2 family she is gone but never forgotten.
So sad to hear of Jessica’s suicide.
Sad for Noah & Riley that Christmas will forever be a reminder of their Mothers suicide.
Sorry for her husband Dan that he is left to feel all the pain and grief that will last the rest of his life.
Condolences.
RIH Jessica you was a beautiful young lady. You are going to be missed.
my prayers go out to this family and Channel 2 family as well……this truly is a shocker.
Watched Fox 2 Detroit every morning before dropping kids at school she was a ray of bright sunshine to my day reporting the weather and talking with the rest of the staff there at Fox2detroit. She will be missed…thoughts and prayers to all at Fox2 Detroit and her family. Loss of a great person.
I am in shock! My heart goes out for her husband and kids. Hugs to all of you at Fox 2.
I am in shock. I thought she was so bubbly and happy! Just goes to show you truly NEVER know what someone is enduring. I will miss seeing her smile. RIP Jessica Starr!
So sad to hear the tragic news today on channel. 2. I can’t believe. You seem like you had it all. Ours is not your battle. The World lost a beautiful Woman. I’m so sorry you had to take your life. I wish you could of reached out. In sorry that your were hurting so bad. The World lost a Angel. R. I. P. Jessica. Sadly will miss you.
I grew up in Detroit and now live in Fowlerville and watch TV 2 news every morning. She was one of the family on Fox 2 news channel. By no means was she fat. She was a very beautiful woman an had everything going for her. Who ever you bullies were saying she was fat need to check yourselves on your own problems. I send my condolences to her husband, 2 children family, friends and of course the Fox 2 news team. I will miss her and God bless you all.
Rest in peace Jessica. I watched you faithfully and am in shock. Prayers to your family and friends
May this beautiful lady rest in peace. Such a tragic loss for her family, her friends and all of her fans.
We’re going to miss you Jessica Starr
I used to work with her at WBFF-TV in Baltimore. A beauiful soul. Very sad day.
Shocked to hear of her suicide last night. I’ll miss seeing her beautiful face. My thoughts and prayers go out to her co-workers and family. Rest in peace Jessica.
Omg can’t believe your gone you beautiful angel.gonna miss seeing your face everyday rest beautiful.
Miss Jessica Starr I hope she’s in good health