Overview

• Laurin Bell, a 41-year-old former Jeopardy! contestant known for her wit and intelligence, has died in an apparent suicide, as confirmed by her cousin Kristen Joyner.
• Bell's final social media post suggested her intent to end her life, stating, 'Well everyone, I’m signing off from life. See you on the other side.'
• An autopsy has been completed, and toxicology results are pending to further clarify the circumstances of her death, according to the Florida Medical Examiner's Office.
• Her 14-year-old dog, Kinley, is currently in a Polk County, Florida, pound and needs to be adopted within 10 days to avoid euthanasia, prompting an urgent appeal for a new home.
• Bell is remembered by loved ones and fans as a 'brilliant, funny, and beautiful soul,' with tributes continuing to pour in online following the news of her passing.