Jan Jarboe Russell: key obituary facts
Is Jan Jarboe Russell dead? Yes. Jan Jarboe Russell died on September 29, 2026, at age 75.
Cause of death: Jan Jarboe Russell's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jan Jarboe Russell known for?
She was an American journalist and non-fiction writer.
More about Jan Jarboe Russell
Born: 14 January 1951.
Place of birth: Beaumont.
Gender: female.
Occupation: writer, non-fiction writer.
Education: University of Texas at Austin.
Jan Jarboe Russell, an American journalist and writer who was born in Beaumont, Texas, died September 29, 2026, at age 75.
A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, she built her career as a journalist and non-fiction writer, and her work appeared in Texas Monthly. Russell also wrote several books, including Dreaming Red, The Train to Crystal City and Eleanor in the Village.