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Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, died at 48 after a glioblastoma brain cancer diagnosis in 2024; she publicly shared her journey with candor and humor, including hair loss and treatment, and helped turn the parenting blog into a widely read platform before selling it in 2015. Her family remembers her for honesty, generosity, and the impact she had on millions of women, and she leaves behind three children.
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, died at 48 after a glioblastoma diagnosis, two years after sharing her battle; her obituary lauds how her honest, humorous take on motherhood helped millions feel less alone and resist pretending, and she is survived by her three children, Lily, Ben, and Evan.
Jill Smokler, founder of the Scary Mommy parenting site, died at 48 after more than two years of glioblastoma. Smokler launched Scary Mommy in 2008 as a stay-at-home mom sharing honest, relatable takes on motherhood, growing it into a large, supportive community. Her family praised her humor, fearlessness and generosity, and asked that donations in her memory go to The Brain Tumor Network in lieu of flowers.
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy and a pioneering voice for honest, relatable motherhood, died on June 22, 2026 at age 48 after a two-year battle with glioblastoma. She built a community that helped millions feel seen and less alone, authored NYT bestselling books, and appeared on programs like Good Morning America and Today. Donations in her memory are requested to The Brain Tumor Network.