 She died on August 4, 1942 from ammonia poisoning in Los Angeles at the age of 35.Though law enforcement was unable to determine whether her death was an accident or a suicide, Loff's family maintained that she had been murdered.Jeanette Loff was born Janette Clarinda Lov in Orofino, Idaho to Marius (Maurice) and Inga Lov (née Loseth).