Jennifer Syme

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birthdate = birth date|1972|12|7|mf=y
location = Pico Rivera, California, USA
deathdate = death date and age|2001|04|2|1972|12|07
deathplace = Los Angeles, California, USA
birthname = Jennifer Maria Syme

Jennifer Maria Syme (December 7, 1972 – April 2, 2001) was an American actress and production assistant. She is best known for being the one-time girlfriend of actor Keanu Reeves.

Early Life and Career

Born in Pico Rivera, California, which is located right outside of Los Angeles, Syme lived in Pico Rivera for 18 years. Shortly after moving to L.A. she landed a job working for director David Lynch. [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0843320/bio IMDb bio for Jennifer Syme] ]

Syme had a few minor film roles including a part in Lynch's "Lost Highway". Well known in the Los Angeles entertainment industry, she had many celebrity friends including, Marilyn Manson, Scott Ian, Samantha Maloney, Elijah Blue Allman, Nick Hexum, Bijou Phillips, Whitfield Crane, Dave Navarro, Monet Mazur, Scott Coffey and Jessicka Fodera from the band Scarling.

In December 1999, Syme gave birth to a stillborn daughter who was named Ava Archer Syme-Reeves. The father was actor Keanu Reeves.

Death

On April 1, 2001, Syme attended a party at musician Marilyn Manson's home. After being driven home by another party guest shortly before dawn, she left her home, reportedly to return to Manson's home at his request. [cite news |last=Vineyard | first = Jennifer | title =Marilyn Manson Accused Of Contributing To Friend's Death| publisher =VH1.com | date = 2002-04-03 | url =http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1453249/20020403/marilyn_manson.jhtml |accessdate = 2007-10-31] On April 2, 2001 at around 6:20 a.m., Syme drove her 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee into a row of parked cars on Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles. She was ejected from the vehicle and killed instantly. Syme was 28 years old. [http://www.findadeath.com/Deceased/s/Jennifer%20Syme/jennifer%20syme.htm Findadeath.com: Jennifer Syme] ]

Syme is buried next to her daughter Ava in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Aftermath

In tribute to Syme's memory, David Lynch dedicated the 2001 film "Mulholland Drive" to her in the closing credits of the film.

In April 2002, Syme's mother, Maria St. John, sued Marilyn Manson for wrongful death for giving Syme "various quantities of an illegal controlled substance" [ [http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/mmansonla1.html TheSmokingGun.com: Archive - Jennifer Syme lawsuit] ] and for "instructing [Syme] to operate a motor vehicle in her incapacitated condition". [cite news |last=Marcucci | first = Stephanie, N. | title =Marilyn Manson sued for wrongful death| publisher =Hollywood.com | date = 2002-04-02 | url =http://www.hollywood.com/news/Marilyn_Manson_sued_for_wrongful_death/1107204 |accessdate = 2007-10-31]

Shortly after the lawsuit was filed, Manson issued a statement denying responsibility for Syme's death, stating that the lawsuit was "without merit".cite news |last=Marcucci | first = Stephanie, N. | title =Marilyn Manson may file wrongful death countersuit| publisher =Hollywood.com | date = 2002-04-11 | url =http://www.hollywood.com/news/Marilyn_Manson_may_file_wrongful_death_countersuit_/1107566 |accessdate = 2007-10-31]

An investigation into the accident concluded that Syme, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was inebriated at the time of the accident. Reports also stated that police found two rolled up dollar bills that contained a white, powdery substance and two bottles of prescription drugs, a muscle relaxant and an anticonvulsant.Syme's mother told police her daughter was seeking treatment for back pain and depression just a few days prior to her death.

Filmography

Actress

*"Lost Highway" (1997)
*"Ellie Parker" (2000)

Production Assistant

*"Hotel Room" (1993)
*"Lost Highway" (1997)

References

External links

*imdb name|id=0843320
* [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6352451 Jennifer Syme at Find a Grave]

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NAME= Syme, Jennifer
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= Syme, Jennifer Maria
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Actress, Production assistant
DATE OF BIRTH= December 7, 1972
PLACE OF BIRTH= Pico Rivera, California, USA
DATE OF DEATH= April 2, 2001
PLACE OF DEATH= Los Angeles, California, USA