Actor Jill Jacobson, known for her work in the 'Star Trek' franchise and series 'Falcon Crest,' died after a long illness, The Times confirms. She was 70.

Jill Jacobson, a film and television actress known for her work on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the primetime soap opera "Falcon Crest," died Dec. 8 in Los Angeles. She was 70 years old. Jacobson's death was confirmed to Variety by publicist Daniel Harary,

Jill Jacobson's list of credits also includes several episodes of 'The New Gidget,' 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Newhart.'