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Peter Falk's Daughter Jacqueline Dies by Suicide at 60

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April 30, 2026 · 1:24 AM
Peter Falk's Daughter Jacqueline Dies by Suicide at 60

Jacqueline Falk, the adopted daughter of legendary 'Columbo' actor Peter Falk, has died by suicide at age 60. According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office, Jacqueline hanged herself in a Los Angeles home on Monday. It remains unclear whether she left a note.

Peter Falk married Alyce Mayo in 1960, and the couple adopted two daughters: Jacqueline and Catherine. Peter Falk was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and dementia in the 2000s and passed away on June 23, 2011. He was best known for his iconic role as Lt. Columbo in the long-running television series 'Columbo.'

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