Jessie Jones dead: ‘Dearly Departed’ writer was 75
Jessie Jones, a playwright and actor who appeared on shows such as “Murphy Brown,” “Night Court,” and “Melrose Place,” has died. She was 75. Jones died March 20 after a long illness, according to an online obituary. Jamie Wooten, a friend and one of her longtime writing partners, told Deadline she died in Washington, D.C. “Jessie Jones was a beautiful, hilarious and strong Texas woman with personality plus,” Wooten said Wednesday in a statement to People. “A writer who was devoted to bringing laughter to the world, Jessie’s life’s work will continue to entertain audiences for decades to come.” Jones and Wooten, along with Nicholas Hope, were a playwriting team collectively referred to as Jones Hope Wooten. The trio were known for their Southern-set comedies and their support of local theaters, according to their website. Among the plays they wrote were “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club,” “Christmas Belles,” “Dearly Beloved” and “Rex’s Exes.” Born Aug. 21, 1950, in the Texas Panhandle, Jones got her start in local theater in Austin. There, the University of Texas …
