Connecticut Native and 'Chicago Fire' Actress Molly Glynn Dies in Freak Accident

Actress Molly Glynn, a Hartford native died after being hit by a falling tree during Friday’s storms, NBC Connecticut reported.

Glynn, 46, appeared in hit TV shows like ‘Chicago Fire’ and performed in Chicago theaters.

She was struck by the tree while biking with her husband, Joe Foust in the Forest Preserve Trails in Erickson Woods. According to the Chicago Tribune, heavy winds between 70-80 mph uprooted the tree sending it into Glynn’s path.

Glynn was taken to Evanston Hospital in critical condition, NBC Connecticut reported. Her death was confirmed Saturday afternoon by The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Members of Chicago’s city theater community expressed their condolences, mourning Glynn’s death. As of Saturday, more than 2,200 people had left messages of support, CBS Chicago reported.

“Chicago, and the world, has lost one sassy, lovely, talented redhead. I can’t pretend I knew her better than I did, but anyone who is or has been a part of the great theatre community of Chicago knows it’s a very tight-knit group, and we all swim in the same pool,” Chicago actor Jeff Still wrote in a tribute to the actress on Facebook.

A fundraising page has been set up to raise money for the actress’ funeral and memorial expenses along with a support and trust fund for her husband and two teenage sons.

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