Overview
- Her family confirmed Monday that Jill Smokler died on June 22 after a more-than-two-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
- The family described Smokler as funny, fearless and generous and said she was proudest of her three children, Lily, Ben and Evan.
- Smokler publicly revealed her glioblastoma diagnosis in 2024 and shared aspects of surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy and clinical trials as she sought treatment.
- She launched Scary Mommy as a personal blog in 2008 and turned it into a major parenting brand that produced bestselling books, community programs and a large online readership.
- Her death and the family’s request for donations to The Brain Tumor Network are likely to focus attention and support on navigation and care resources for people with brain tumors, including those facing glioblastoma.