Jamie Lynn Tulchin, whose career included a 14-year run as operations manaager at the groundbreaking Tulchin Studios, died on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in New York City after a valiant battle against lung cancer. She was 58.
Tulchin graduated from Pratt Institute of Art and Design and became an accomplished artist and sculptor. At Tulchin Studios, one of New York’s first TV videotape production facilities, she worked on programs and commercials starring many TV, motion picture, theater and sports celebrities.
Tulchin was an independent talent and modeling agent for severals years. She later moved to The Food Network where she combined her production and art experience for 15 years. There, in addition to working on some of The Food Network’s TV shows with celebrity chefs including Emeril Lagasse, Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay and David Rosengarten, she art directed several cookbooks.
Jamie is survived by her father, Hal Tulchin of Bronxville, NY, sister Ava Seavey of Milford, NJ, brother Gene Tulchin of Somers, NY and half sister, Sasha Tulchin of New York, NY.
There will be a memorial service for her on December 16th at noon at the UN Chapel Church Center of the United Nations, 777 United Nations Plaza (Corner of 1st Ave and 44th street) New York, NY.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in her name to Kittykind.org or Petpartners.org would honor Jamie and her life long devotion to animals.