Jeopardy! Contestant And Florida Native, Laurin Bell Leaves Behind Her Family

Key Takeaways

• Jeopardy! contestant Laurin Bell took her own life on March 23, 2025.
• No information about the actual reason for her heartbreaking decision to take her own life.
• Her two siblings and the entire family are left to cherish in Laurin Bell’s life.
• She was preceded in demise by her father, Bruce Bell.

Laurin Bell, a former Jeopardy! star who won the hearts of millions passed away at the age of 41, leaving her family and loved ones devastated.

According to reports, the Florida Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that Laurin Bell took her own life on March 23, 2025.

While the actual reason for Laurin Bell’s heartbreaking decision to take her own life is unknown, she wrote a poignant post on her Facebook before doing so.

The post reads: “Well everyone, I’m signing off from life. See you on the other side.”

Similarly, her family member Kristen Joyner took to her social media to express her sorrow and talked about the Florida native Laurin Bell’s dog.

She wrote:

The whole Lakeland, Florida, community mourns the tragic demise of their beloved Laurin Bell, who was known for her cheerful and kind nature.

Laurin Bell appeared on the 2023 Valentine’s Day episode of the American game show Jeopardy! and impressed viewers by earning $5,200 with an 86.67% accuracy rate.

Moreover, in the final round, host Ken Jennings presented the clue about a craft named for Giotto and its connection to the Star of Bethlehem.

Laurin bet all her earnings but answered incorrectly with “What is Jupiter,” dropping her total to zero.

This allowed returning champion Kendra Westerhaus to win with $17,600.

Many loved ones are expressing their heartfelt condolences to Laurin Bell’s family during this difficult time.

Laurin Bell Was Preceded In Demise By Her Father, Bruce Bell

The Jeopardy! contestant Laurin Bell was reunited in heaven with her late father, Bruce R. Bell, who passed away on December 3, 2020, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center at the age of 73.

Moreover, her father, who was born on September 9, 1947, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to late parents Enoch H. and Minnie Cain Bell, was popular in Lakeland as Chef Bruce.

He managed Julio’s Sandwich Shop in Lakeland, Florida, and served as the receiving manager of Walt Disney World for almost 21 years.

Similarly, prior to his career as a manager, he served as the executive chef of Raleigh Mariott from 1982-1987 after earning his AOS, Culinary Arts and Chef Training degree from The Culinary Institute of America in 1980.

Bruce Bell also earned his bachelor of Arts in sociology degree from the University of Florida and was a great father to Laurin and her siblings.

Moreover, Laurin Bell is survived by her two siblings, sister Rhiannon Bell Curby and brother Casey Scot McMilan Ball, niece and nephew, and aunt Sue.

Her sister, Rhiannon Bell Curby, is an exceptional photographer who owns RBC Photography and Design.

Likewise, her brother Casey Scot McMilan Bell currently works as a Tax Expert for TurboTaxLive in Intuit, as a driver associate at Alto, and as an independent contractor.

Casey Bell earned his master’s degree in Finance from Fowler College of Business from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• The late Laurin Bell graduated from Duquesne University.
• No information about her mother is available.
• Her family has yet to provide details about Laurin Bell’s funeral and memorial service.
• Laurin Bell’s sister Rhiannon has requested people to adopt her late sister’s dog Kinley, a 14-year-old senior lab/mix.