Jayne Trcka: Scary Movie Star Dies at 62, What Caused Her Death?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The entertainment and fitness worlds are mourning the death of Jayne Trcka, an actress and bodybuilder best known for her role as Miss Mann in the popular horror parody, 'Scary Movie'.

Trcka passed away at the age of 62 on December 12, 2025, in San Diego, California, confirmed by the San Diego County Medical Examiner, but details regarding the exact cause are pending.

Her son told the media that he was unaware of any underlying illnesses or health conditions that could explain his mother's sudden death.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the San Diego County Medical Examiner cited "trauma to the body," but could not yet pinpoint a specific cause of death.

Jayne Trcka was found unresponsive in her kitchen by a close friend who became concerned after being unable to contact her for several days.

After the friend called 911, first responders arrived and pronounced Trcka dead at the scene.

🕊️ Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka -- who played Miss Mann in "Scary Movie" -- has died.What we know: https://t.co/FhiOx76VAk pic.twitter.com/1L5lysXiKp

— TMZ (@TMZ) January 5, 2026

The death of Jayne Trcka on December 12, 2025, in San Diego, California, has sparked a wave of grief and confusion among fans and relatives.

Authorities, through the San Diego County Medical Examiner, have confirmed her passing, but the cause of death remains under intensive investigation.

To date, there has been no official announcement regarding the factors that led to the actress's sudden death.

Trcka's son, in a statement to TMZ, expressed his shock and emphasized that his mother had no history of illness or serious health conditions that could explain this tragic incident.

More concerning is a report from a spokesperson for the San Diego Medical Examiner that Trcka had "trauma to her body," although further details cannot be provided at this time.

The discovery of her body by a concerned close friend after several days of being unable to contact her indicates that her death occurred unexpectedly at her home.

Authorities have not indicated any foul play, but the investigation continues to uncover the truth behind Jayne Trcka's passing. 

Jayne Marie Trcka, born on February 27, 1963, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, actively participating in gymnastics, dancing, diving, and track and field since her young age.

In 1986, she moved to Southern California and began serious weightlifting, which led to her entry into competitive bodybuilding in 1988.

Trcka's bodybuilding career culminated in first place at the 1997 California State Championships at the age of 34, the 1998 Junior Nationals, and the 2004 Los Angeles competition.

She placed in the top ten in over 20 bodybuilding events and was featured in numerous leading muscle and fitness magazines such as Flex and Iron Man.

In 1998, she even left her job as a postal clerk to fully focus on her fitness career and became a certified personal trainer.

Jayne Trcka made her acting debut in 2000 in the film Scary Movie, where she played Miss Mann, the iconic gym teacher.

In the role, she shared scenes with renowned actresses such as Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and Shannon Elizabeth.

After Scary Movie, Trcka also appeared as herself on popular television shows such as The Drew Carey Show and Whose Line Is It Anyway?.

She also appeared in Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's music video for "Telephone" in 2009, and starred in several other films such as The Black Magic (2002) and Cattle Call (2006).

Scary Movie is an American parody film franchise known for its slapstick humor, vulgar jokes, and cultural satire, primarily focused on parodying horror films.

The franchise has been a major global box office success, grossing over $830 million, even approaching $900 million, despite receiving mixed critical reviews.

The first film, Scary Movie (2000), directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, became the highest-grossing film in the franchise, grossing $278,019,771 worldwide.

The film primarily parodies popular slasher films such as Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer.

The film's success spawned four sequels, with the fifth released in 2013.

Now, the franchise is gearing up for a sixth installment, Scary Movie 6, scheduled for release on June 12, 2026.