Jackie Siegel Faces Second Family Tragedy in Three Days with Sister’s Overdose Death

Jessica Mallery's passing from fentanyl-laced cocaine follows the death of Siegel's husband, David, intensifying calls to confront the drug epidemic.

Jessica Mallery, Jackie Siegel’s sister, died on April 8, 2025, from an accidental overdose involving cocaine laced with fentanyl at age 43.
Her death comes just three days after the passing of Siegel's husband, David Siegel, who died at age 89 following a battle with cancer.
Jackie Siegel publicly linked her sister’s death to the ongoing fentanyl crisis, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the national drug epidemic.
These tragedies follow the 2015 overdose death of Siegel's daughter, Victoria, which inspired her nonprofit, Victoria’s Voice Foundation, focused on substance abuse awareness.
Siegel has vowed to continue her advocacy work to honor her sister's memory and combat the devastating impact of drug addiction.