| 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? I miss her on the weather reports and on the 9.
I cannot get Jessica out of my thoughts. Everyone who knew her personally and by watching her on FOX2 are grieving for her family, coworkers, friends and mostly for this most beautiful young lady. Having lost my first husband to suicide, I can relate to the shock and feelings that result from such a tragedy. Through prayers and time, you learn to adjust but you never lose that yearning wish that you could have prevented someone from making a permanent decision. My love and prayers to all of you during this very difficult time. God Bless❤️
I would like to know where is Jessica Starr? I miss her on the fox2 Detroit news. When will she be back?