Star Trek’s Jan Shutan Levinson Dies at 88: She Was “The Best!”

American actress Jan Shutan is best remembered for her guest roles on classic television hits like The Andy Griffith Show, Star Trek: The Original Series, and the drama series Sons and Daughters. Over her career, she appeared in six feature films, with her final screen credit in 1981.

Personal life

She was born and died in Beverly Hills, California. Her first husband was Robert Shutan. In 1980, she married writer and producer David Levinson, who died in 2019. She and her first husband shared two children, a son Peter and a daughter Annie.

How did Jan Shutan die?

Shutan died in Beverly Hills, California, on October 7, 2021, at the age of 88. According to some sources the death of Jan Shutan was linked to cancer.

According to the actress’s obituary, she loved great restaurants, a great NY steak, and dirty martinis with extra olive juice on the side.

Where is Jan Shutan buried?

She is buried alongside her husband, David Levinson, at Mount Sinai Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles.

David’s inscription playfully reads “Always arrogant, never wrong,” while Jan’s loving tribute simply says “The Best!” — a phrase she was known for using throughout her life.