The actress and bodybuilder Jane Trka has passed away at the age of 62
6 january 2026 в 17:28
Jaina Trka, a bodybuilder, fitness trainer, and actress known for her role in the film «Scary Movie», - passed away at the end of last year, her son confirmed. She was 62 years old. Multiple sources reported her death on January 5, 2026, with one report noting that her body was found with signs of «trauma», - leading to speculation about the causes of her death.
Below are updates on what is currently known about Trka’s death.
Trka was a bodybuilder, fitness model, and actress, also recognized for her role as Miss Mann in the film «Scary Movie», - which marked her theatrical debut.
She also appeared in Lady Gaga’s music video for the song «Telephone» as a prison guard.
In the late 1980s, Trka began competing in bodybuilding competitions and became a certified fitness trainer. In the early 2000s, she started her acting career. Besides «Scary Movie», - the St. Paul, Minnesota native appeared in films such as «Black Magic», - «Naked Gun», - «Interplanetary Excess of Men», - «Amazon Women on the Moon», - and «Casting».
On television, Trka appeared on «The Drew Carey Show» and «Whose Line Is It Anyway?»
According to several sources, Trka also worked as a realtor in California in the past.
Trka was found dead in her home in San Diego in January 2026.
At the time of publication, the official cause of Trka’s death had not been disclosed. A San Diego medical examiner reported that results are still pending. Her body was found on December 12, 2025, her son told TMZ, and at the time of her death, there were signs of «trauma», - as reported by The Sun.
«There were signs of trauma on the body, but we cannot specify the cause of death at this time», - a representative of the San Diego medical examiner told The Sun.
According to Trka’s son, she had no known medical conditions or issues at the time of her death, according to TMZ
Below are updates on what is currently known about Trka’s death.
Trka was a bodybuilder, fitness model, and actress, also recognized for her role as Miss Mann in the film «Scary Movie», - which marked her theatrical debut.
She also appeared in Lady Gaga’s music video for the song «Telephone» as a prison guard.
In the late 1980s, Trka began competing in bodybuilding competitions and became a certified fitness trainer. In the early 2000s, she started her acting career. Besides «Scary Movie», - the St. Paul, Minnesota native appeared in films such as «Black Magic», - «Naked Gun», - «Interplanetary Excess of Men», - «Amazon Women on the Moon», - and «Casting».
On television, Trka appeared on «The Drew Carey Show» and «Whose Line Is It Anyway?»
According to several sources, Trka also worked as a realtor in California in the past.
Trka was found dead in her home in San Diego in January 2026.
At the time of publication, the official cause of Trka’s death had not been disclosed. A San Diego medical examiner reported that results are still pending. Her body was found on December 12, 2025, her son told TMZ, and at the time of her death, there were signs of «trauma», - as reported by The Sun.
«There were signs of trauma on the body, but we cannot specify the cause of death at this time», - a representative of the San Diego medical examiner told The Sun.
According to Trka’s son, she had no known medical conditions or issues at the time of her death, according to TMZ
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