Jill Smokler, the founder of Scary Mommy and a New York Times bestselling author, has died at the age of 48 after a more than two-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Smokler launched Scary Mommy in 2008, creating a groundbreaking platform that encouraged honest conversations about the realities of motherhood. She later authored two bestselling books, founded the nonprofit Scary Mommy Nation, and inspired millions of parents through her humor, honesty, and authenticity.
She is survived by her three children, Lily, Ben, and Evan. Her family said her legacy will continue through the community she built and the countless parents she helped feel less alone.