Obituary of Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits (born July 9th, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for lots of TV projects including his stint as Matt Santos on the American political drama "The West Wing". He also appeared as Bail Organa in the "Star Wars" movies. Jimmy died on January 30th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an accident in a hang glider. He was 70 years old.

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Jimmy Smits Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Smits, Jimmy
Common Name: Jimmy Smits
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: July 09, 1955
Age: 70
Also Known As: Jim
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Honey Nut Cheerios
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

Jimmy's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jimmy L. Smits
Father: Cornelis Leendert Smits (1929-2015)
Mother: Emilina Smits (née Pola, 1930-2015)
Sister(s):

Yvonne Smits
Diana Smits

Spouse/Partner:

Barbara Smits (married 1981-divorced ⁠1987)
Wanda De Jesus (partnered 1986-present)

Daughter(s):

Taina Smits-Beasley (born 1975)
Joaquin Smits (born 1983)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on July 9th Born in 1955 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

"We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."

"That's the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up. They forget. "

"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change. "

"How can you think and hit at the same time?"

"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me."

"The No. 1 reason people fail in life is because they listen to their friends, family, and neighbors."

"Childishness? I think it's the equivalent of never losing your sense of humor. I mean, there's a certain something that you retain. It's the equivalent of not getting so stuffy that you can't laugh at others."

"As an actress and friend to so many, Jimmy was an amazing loss. (V)"

"Jimmy Smits was a talented actor who brought passion and depth to his characters on screen, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. (V)"

Is Mr. Jimmy Smits still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.