New details have emerged surrounding the death of Beau Jessop, the 27-year-old daughter of actress and Loose Women star Lisa Maxwell. Beau, who was studying journalism at Columbia University in New York City, died unexpectedly this month.
University Statement Confirms Loss
A spokesperson for Columbia Journalism School confirmed the loss in a statement, saying: "Columbia Journalism School mourns the loss of Beau Jessup, a student in our M.S. program. We join Jessup's family, friends and classmates in remembering her."
The statement continued: "Any loss within our school family is difficult to process, and our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Beau's family and friends during this heartbreaking time."
Investigation Ongoing
No cause of death has been announced. The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to the New York Daily News that the cause and manner of death remain undetermined, stating in an email: "We are investigating. The cause and manner of death are pending further study."
Sources told Page Six that Beau's death was "not suspicious" and involved "no criminality."
Tributes from Family and Former Colleagues
Lisa Maxwell, 62, and her husband Paul, 58, are said to be bereft. Lisa, who also starred in The Bill, had previously re-shared a photo of her daughter and classmates taken in October 2024, with a caption reading: "Congratulations guys! Especially my daughter Beau over in NYC making us all super proud."
Former Loose Women co-star Kaye Adams paid an emotional tribute, saying: "You may have already seen the devastating news about our former Loose Women Lisa Maxwell today. Lisa's daughter Beau has died suddenly at the age of 27."
Adams, who fought back tears, added: "Beau was Lisa's only child; she had been studying in New York. There's nothing to say, the feeling of sadness is just overwhelming, we are sending all our love to Lisa, her husband Paul and all of their family and friends."
Lisa Maxwell is best known for her role as Samantha Nixon in The Bill and was a regular panellist on Loose Women from 2009 until 2014. In recent years, she has appeared in stage productions and in episodes of Casualty and The Madame Blanc Mysteries. The Mirror has contacted NYPD for comment.
