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JamesG · 01-05-2026, 08:12 PM

Jayne Trcka, Bodybuilder and Scary Movie Gym Teacher, Dies at 62
by Shania Russell
January 5, 2026

Jayne Trcka, the bodybuilder and fitness model known for playing high school gym teacher Miss Mann in 2000's Scary Movie, died Dec. 12. She was 62.

A representative for the San Diego Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Trcka's death to Entertainment Weekly. A cause was not disclosed, as Trcka's death is still pending investigation.

Her death was first reported by TMZ. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that her body was discovered in her San Diego home following several attempts from a friend to get in touch with her.

Authorities were eventually contacted and first responders arrived on the scene, where they pronounced Trcka dead.

Trcka was born on Feb. 27, 1963, in St. Paul and studied gymnastics and other sports, beginning weight training in 1986. She went on to compete in numerous bodybuilding shows, and by 1998 quit her full-time postal carrier job to focus on a career in fitness training.

Trcka went on to appear in several fitness magazines, including Flex, MuscleMag International, and Women's Physique World.

Besides appearing in Scary Movie, Trcka also appeared in several other film roles and commercials and guested on shows such as "Whose Line is It Anyway?" and "The Drew Carey Show" in the early 2000s.

She was a realtor in California in her later years.

https://ew.com/jayne-trcka-dead-body...ar-62-11879605

JamesG · 02-13-2026, 12:25 AM

Jayne Trcka's Cause of Death Revealed
by Shania Russell
February 11, 2026

A cause of death has been announced for Jayne Trcka, two months after the athlete and actress was found dead in her San Diego home.

The bodybuilder died from heart and circulation issues on Dec. 12 at 62, the San Diego County Medical Examiner confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.

Trcka's immediate cause of death was listed as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease complicated by left femoral fracture.

The report additionally noted chronic alcohol use as a contributing factor in her death, which was ruled an accident.

https://ew.com/scary-movie-actress-j...ealed-11904587

01-05-2026, 08:12 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Pro-Bodybuilder and "Drew Carey Show" Guest Star Jayne Trcka Dies at 62 *Jayne Trcka, Bodybuilder and Scary Movie* Gym Teacher, Dies at 62** by Shania Russell January 5, 2026 Jayne Trcka, the bodybuilder and fitness model known for playing high school gym teacher Miss Mann in 2000's Scary Movie, died Dec. 12. She was 62. A representative for the San Diego Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Trcka's death to Entertainment Weekly. A cause was not disclosed, as Trcka's death is still pending investigation. Her death was first reported by TMZ. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that her body was discovered in her San Diego home following several attempts from a friend to get in touch with her. Authorities were eventually contacted and first responders arrived on the scene, where they pronounced Trcka dead. Trcka was born on Feb. 27, 1963, in St. Paul and studied gymnastics and other sports, beginning weight training in 1986. She went on to compete in numerous bodybuilding shows, and by 1998 quit her full-time postal carrier job to focus on a career in fitness training. Trcka went on to appear in several fitness magazines, including Flex, MuscleMag International, and Women's Physique World. Besides appearing in Scary Movie, Trcka also appeared in several other film roles and commercials and guested on shows such as "Whose Line is It Anyway?" and "The Drew Carey Show" in the early 2000s. She was a realtor in California in her later years. https://ew.com/jayne-trcka-dead-body...ar-62-11879605 Attached Images

02-13-2026, 12:25 AM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Jayne Trcka's Cause of Death Revealed by Shania Russell February 11, 2026 A cause of death has been announced for Jayne Trcka, two months after the athlete and actress was found dead in her San Diego home. The bodybuilder died from heart and circulation issues on Dec. 12 at 62, the San Diego County Medical Examiner confirmed to Entertainment Weekly. Trcka's immediate cause of death was listed as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease complicated by left femoral fracture. The report additionally noted chronic alcohol use as a contributing factor in her death, which was ruled an accident. https://ew.com/scary-movie-actress-j...ealed-11904587