Officials have released new details about the death of the memorable character actress, who was found unresponsive at her home in San Diego. She was 62.
Trcka was discovered at her San Diego home on Dec. 12, 2025, after a friend became concerned when she hadn’t answered their phone calls for several days. The friend went to check on her, found her unresponsive in the kitchen, and called 911. First responders arrived and pronounced her dead at the scene.
On Feb. 11, the San Diego County Medical Examiner told TMZ that Trcka’s immediate cause of death was hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which was complicated by a left femoral fracture.
The report identified chronic alcohol use as a contributing factor, and her death was ruled an accident.
Of course, Trcka was unforgettable as Miss Mann in the Wayans brothers’ horror spoof Scary Movie. However, her career was much more than just that one scene. She also made appearances on The Drew Carey Show and Whose Line Is It Anyway?, later landing roles in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and The New Big Ball with Neil Hamburger.
Eagled-eyed Lady Gaga fans might remember her for her appearance in the music video of Gaga’s “Telephone” as a prison guard.
Trcka’s career began long before her time in Hollywood, starting with bodybuilding. She transitioned from gymnastics to weight training in 1986 and began competing in 1988.
Trcka achieved numerous awards and was featured in prominent fitness publications such as Flex, MuscleMag International, and Women’s Physique World. According to TMZ, she also had a career as a realtor.