Jody Troup, one of Bobby Troup’s five children (in two marriages), an esteemed American actor and musician, and Julie London’s son, passed away in June 2010 at 47 due to an alleged heart attack.
His family had faced several tragedies before and after him: his half-sister, Stacy Webb, from his mother’s first marriage, perished in a car crash in September 1996; his father succumbed to a heart attack in February 1999; his mother passed away following stroke complications in October 2000; and his sister, Kelly Troup Romick, died in March 2002. His half-sister, Cynnie Troup, from his father’s first marriage, passed away in September 2022.
We’ve gathered everything you need to know about what happened to him.
A Look At His Life And What Happened To Him
Jody Troup was born on May 28, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, as the child of Julie London and Bobby Troup. His father gained recognition as an actor, jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter, notably for creating the classic tune Route 66 in 1946 and for his role in the 1970s TV series Emergency. His mother, Julie London, also enjoyed fame as a singer and actress, with her rendition of Cry Me a River climbing to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1955, and her portrayal of Nurse Dixie McCall in Emergency (1972), which garnered her a Golden Globe nomination in 1975.
Jody grew up in a large and blended family. He had two full siblings: an older sister, Kelly Troup Romick, and a twin brother, Reese Troup. His half-siblings included Ronne Troup and Cynnie Troup from his father’s first marriage to Cynthia Hare, from 1942 to 1955. He also had half-sisters Lisa Webb Breen and Stacy Webb from his mother’s first marriage to actor/producer Jack Webb.
While details about his early life are scarce, his parents’ careers at that time placed him in the heart of Hollywood. His father, Bobby Troup, appeared in films like First to Fight (1967), Number One (1969), and M*A*S*H (1970). His mother, Julie London, graced the screens in I Spy (1965), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1965), and The Big Valley (1968). Her musical talents are showcased in songs like End of the World (1963), and All Through the Night (1965).
During his teenage years, which spanned the mid-1970s to the early 1980s, both of his parents found success on the popular television series Emergency. His father, who secured the role of Dr. Joe Early, appeared alongside his mother, who played Nurse Dixie McCall. Notably, this role earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination in 1975, as mentioned earlier. They extended beyond Emergency, as they also made a guest appearance on an episode of the police crime drama Adam-12 (1968–1975) credited as “Emergency” personnel.
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He Died In 2010, At Age 47, But Several Members Of His Family Preceded Him In Death
Jody Troup passed away at the age of 47 on June 10, 2010, in Los Angeles, California. While reports do not confirm the cause of his death, it is speculated that he suffered a heart attack. At the time of his passing, no report indicated if he was married and had any children.
Tragedy was not unfamiliar to his family. Jody’s half-sister, Stacy Webb, from his mother’s first marriage to Jack Webb, lost her life in a collision with a California Highway Patrol vehicle on September 27, 1996, at the age of 46. She was pronounced dead approximately an hour after being taken to Desert Hospital in Palm Springs.
Bobby Troup, his father, succumbed to a heart attack on February 7, 1999, at the age of 80. Julie London, his mother, followed, passing away on October 18, 2000, at 74, due to complications from a stroke. A known chain smoker since the age of 16, she suffered a stroke in 1995 and was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1994, but reportedly declined treatment due to her frail health.
Kelly Troup Romick, his older sister, died on March 11, 2002, just shy of her 40th birthday. She left behind her husband, Steven Romick, and two daughters, Aiden and Amelia.
Lastly, Cynnie Troup, Jody’s half-sister from his father’s first marriage to Cynthia Hare, passed away on September 29, 2022, at the age of 79, in Malibu Beach, Los Angeles, California.
