Jan Hooks Dies: Late '80s 'SNL' Star Passes Away at 57

Jan Hooks, the former "Saturday Night Live" star who worked on the show with many of its great comedians, died Thursday. She was 57.

TMZ reported Hooks died of a serious illness.

Hooks, who more recently was on "30 Rock," was on "SNL" from 1986 to 1991, working beside Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Dana Carvey, Mike Myers and Dennis Miller. She also starred on "3rd Rock from the Sun," "Designing Women," and "The Simpsons."

Hooks was well-known for her impressions of Sinead O’Connor and Hillary Clinton, and for playing half of the show’s Sweeney sisters.



Stars and fans alike went online to mourn Hooks’ passing.

Jan Hooks was maybe the most versatile female SNL cast member ever. Plus, there's no basement at the Alamo. RIP. https://t.co/MzMhlJ3miL

— Nick Firchau (@nickfirchau) October 9, 2014

Jan Hooks was a brilliant brilliant comedian. This is so sad. #RIP #Inspiring

— Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead) October 9, 2014

Beloved SNL comedienne of my youth, Jan Hooks, has gone to reunite with Phil Hartman. Love is a dream—RIP funny lady. pic.twitter.com/kgV1Yfo13I

— Courtney Preiss (@cocogolightly) October 9, 2014

Sad to hear of death of Jan Hooks, a bright light during dim SNL days. Hope her service has a hymn medley that includes “The Trolley Song."

— Chris Willman (@ChrisWillman) October 9, 2014

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