MTV Star Jacky Oh’s Cause of Death Determined 4 Months After She Died Suddenly at 33
The reason for Jacky Oh’s sudden death at age 33 has been declared.
On Friday, a representative for the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE that the former MTV personality (born Jacklyn Smith) died from complications from cosmetic surgery, as was first reported by TMZ.
The update comes four months after PEOPLE confirmed that the Wild ‘N Out star — whose age was previously believed to be 32, but whose date of birth was listed by the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department as Nov. 5, 1989 — died on May 31. At the time, a BET Media Group spokesperson said in a statement shared with PEOPLE: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented Wild ‘N Out family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed.”
“Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild ‘N Out cast throughout five seasons,” the spokesperson continued. “More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children.”
“The BET Media Group extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon, and all friends who loved and cared for Jacky Oh during this difficult time,” their statement concluded.
DC Young Fly, the MTV personality’s longtime partner, was also among those who shared emotional tributes in Jacky Oh’s honor. The pair met in 2015 and eventually welcomed three children: Nova, Nala and Prince.
“We thank everyone for their well wishes and ask for privacy during this difficult time,” he said in a statement shared with PEOPLE.
In the days that followed, a police report obtained by PEOPLE indicated that authorities were “dispatched … in reference to an unresponsive female.” She was taken to Mercy Hospital where she was later pronounced dead “despite resuscitative efforts.”
Jacky Oh was a cast member of Wild ‘N Out for five seasons, beginning with season 6 in 2014. Some of her other on-screen projects included roles on Marc + Jenni, Shift Drinks and The Worst Couple.
Following her departure from Wild ‘N Out, she launched her own lip gloss line and sold real estate.
