Nationality American Name Molly Glynn Spouse Joe Foust (m. 2010–2014) | Occupation Actress Role Actress | |
Born June 14, 1968 ( 1968-06-14 ) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Died September 6, 2014, Evanston, Illinois, United States Movies No Sleep 'Til Madison, Something Better Somewhere Else Children Declan Hammond, Chance Hammond People also search for Joe Foust, Kris Hammond |
'Chicago Fire' actress Molly Glynn killed by falling tree during bike ride
Molly Glynn (June 14, 1968 – September 6, 2014) was an American actress: She was a well-known Chicago stage actress, and also played several roles in film and television, including a recurring role on the television series Chicago Fire.
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Glynn, the youngest of five children, grew up as part of a prominent family in Hartford, Connecticut. She graduated from Tufts University, and spoke several languages.
Glynn died from injuries from a falling tree in September 2014. She and her husband Joe Foust were bicycling on the North Branch Trail in Erickson Woods, suburban Chicago, on September 5 when a sudden storm swept through; wind gusts in the area were over 70 miles per hour (110 km/h). The tree fell on them just as they were about to take shelter. Foust was not significantly injured, but Glynn died of her injuries on September 6 at a hospital in Evanston, Illinois. By September 8, a GiveForward.com memorial fund had collected $135,000.
At the time of her death, both her sons, from a previous marriage, were teenagers.