Molly Glynn, a renowned Chicago stage actress, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with her versatility in film and television roles, including a recurring part as an ER doctor on the popular television series Chicago Fire at the time of her untimely passing.
Born on June 14, 1968, in Hartford, Connecticut, to a prominent family, Glynn was the youngest of five children to William E. Glynn, the Mayor of Hartford from 1961 to 1965, and Jacquelyn Mullaney Glynn. Her upbringing in Hartford instilled in her a strong sense of community and a passion for the arts, which would later shape her professional pursuits.
Glynn's academic credentials are impressive, having graduated from The Watkinson School and Tufts University. She was a linguist, proficient in multiple languages, which further expanded her creative horizons.
Tragically, Molly Glynn's life was cut short on September 6, 2014, when she succumbed to injuries sustained in a freak accident while bike riding with her husband, Joe Foust, on the North Branch Trail in Erickson Woods, a suburban Chicago nature reserve. A sudden storm swept through the area, bringing with it wind gusts of over 70 miles per hour, causing a tree to fall on her.
Glynn is survived by her two sons from her previous marriage to Kristian Hammond. Her legacy continues to inspire and influence the entertainment industry, and her memory remains a testament to her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft.
