The cause of death was heart complications from a cardiac event last fall, according to a family statement.

(The first was Brandon Tartikoff, who was promoted to NBC chief at 31).

She also oversaw the launch of the memorable “TV Is Good” marketing campaign from TBWA\Chiat\Day.

Jamie Tarses

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The Williams College graduate cut her teeth atSaturday Night Livebefore working in casting for Lorimar Productions.

Her most recent triumphs wereThe Wildson Amazon Prime and the upcomingThe Mysterious Benedict Societyon Disney+.

“She loved working with writers, being on set, in post.

That’s where she was happiest.

It was literally in her DNA given her pedigree.

She was a great producing partner, but it’s her friendship that I’ll miss forever.”

Tarses is survived by her partner, Paddy Aubrey, and their children, Wyatt and Sloane.

“She was never happier than when she was with Wyatt and Sloane.”

At the family’s request donations can be made to Young Storytellers atwww.youngstorytellers.com

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