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Jennifer Maria Syme (December 7, 1972 – April 2, 2001) was an American actress and production assistant. She was best known for her relationship with actor Keanu Reeves. Born in Pico Rivera, California, which is located right outside of Los Angeles, Syme lived in Pico Rivera for 18 years. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, she landed a job working for director David Lynch. Syme had a few minor film roles including a part in Lynch's Lost Highway. She later joined the staff of a music label. On April 1, 2001, Syme attended a party at musician Marilyn Manson's home. After being driven... MORE

Jennifer Maria Syme (December 7, 1972 – April 2, 2001) was an American actress and production assistant. She was best known for her relationship with actor Keanu Reeves. Born in Pico Rivera, California, which is located right outside of Los Angeles, Syme lived in Pico Rivera for 18 years. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, she landed a job working for director David Lynch. Syme had a few minor film roles including a part in Lynch's Lost Highway. She later joined the staff of a music label. On April 1, 2001, Syme attended a party at musician Marilyn Manson's home. After being driven home by another party guest shortly before dawn, she left her home, reportedly to return to Manson's home at his request. On the morning of April 2, 2001, Syme drove her 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee into a row of parked cars on Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles. She was ejected from the vehicle and died instantly. Syme was 28 years old. Syme is buried next to her daughter Ava, stillborn in December 1999, in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. In tribute to Syme's memory, David Lynch dedicated the 2001 film Mulholland Drive to her. In April 2002, Syme's mother, Maria St. John, sued LESS