Bell appeared on a 2023 episode of the long-running game show, charming viewers with her quick wit.
The Lakeland, Fla. resident’s cousin, Kristen Joyner,announced her deathon Facebook on Monday.
She was a brilliant, funny, and beautiful soul.
Laurin Bell on ‘Jeopardy’ in 2023.Credit:Sony Pictures Television
just keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers as they process this loss," she wrote.
See you on the other side."
The post does not include a date.
Laurin Bell competes on ‘Jeopardy’ in 2023.Sony Pictures Television
Joyner noted that Bell’s dog, Kinley, was taken to a shelter in Polk County.
She’s a great companion and needs love… She has 10 days," she wrote.
Bell frequentlyposted about her dogon her Facebook account, as well as raised money for causes benefitting animal welfare.
Bell appeared on the Feb. 14, 2023 episode of the long-runningNBCgame show.
She vied against fellow newcomer Blaine Smith to defeat the returning champion, Kendra Westerhaus.
