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She has three sisters, however her eldest sister died in a car accident at age 21. [2] Smithers first reached the public eye as a teenager when, at 16, she was profiled and featured on the March 21, 1966 cover of Newsweek seated on the back of a motorcycle.
Jan 11, 2024 · As the years rolled on and the curtains fell on the show, many fans were left wondering: What ever happened to Jan Smithers? This article delves into the life, career, and whereabouts of the actress who once graced our screens with her undeniable charm and talent.
May 12, 2016 · It took the assistance of half a dozen people and months of dead ends to track down Jan Smithers, by far the most famous of the six teenagers Newsweek profiled in 1966.
Aug 25, 2023 · Jan was apparently driving naked when her car broke down in the middle of the night on a remote highway in California. Upon stopping for help, she waved down a truck driver, but it was too late as his vehicle crashed into her car.
While studying art at Taft High School, Smithers swerved her automobile to avoid hitting another driver and ran into a telephone pole. The accident left a permanent scar on her chin. A couple of years later, Smithers was interviewed by Newsweek reporter David Moberg for a story about typical American teenagers in the 1960s.
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May 16, 2022 · Jan Smithers had an accident while attending Taft High School. She turned around to avoid hitting with another car and crashed with a telephone pole. This injury has left a scar on her chin.
