CHP: Deaths of S.F. Film Patrons on I-5 ‘Medically Related’

The San Francisco film community is grieving the deaths of Judy Wyler Sheldon and her husband, Wylie Sheldon. They were found dead on Monday evening in a running SUV near Redding, California. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said this incident is “medically related.”

Judy Sheldon, aged 84, was the daughter of famous filmmaker William Wyler. She led the San Francisco Silent Film Festival for many years. Both Judy and Wylie, 86, were known for their kindness. Many people enjoyed their hospitality at their home in San Francisco.

Anita Monga, the artistic director of the festival, expressed sadness in an email. She highlighted how Judy and Wylie were supportive and positive at all events. The couple was discovered at around 5:46 p.m. on June 15 in a 2022 Jeep Compass. Although the vehicle was running, they were unresponsive when officers checked on them. Medical help was called but could not save them.

Temperatures in Redding reached about 109 degrees that day, and it is unclear if this heat affected their health. Investigators are examining the couple’s journey to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. The community is remembering Judy for her dedication to preserving silent film.

How much do you know?

How old was Judy Sheldon at the time of her death?

84

86

90

72

What type of vehicle were Judy and Wylie Sheldon found in?

2022 Jeep Compass

2020 Honda Accord

2019 Ford Explorer

2021 Tesla Model 3

Who was the artistic director of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival?

Anita Monga

William Wyler

Judy Sheldon

Wylie Sheldon

On which date were Judy and Wylie Sheldon found?

June 14

June 15

June 16

June 17

What was the temperature in Redding at the time of the incident?

100 degrees

105 degrees

109 degrees

112 degrees

What festival were Judy and Wylie traveling to?

San Francisco Film Festival

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Los Angeles Film Festival

New York Film Festival

Judy Wyler Sheldon was the daughter of William Wyler.

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Judy and Wylie Sheldon were found dead in their home.

True False

Anita Monga expressed sadness in an email about the couple's death.

True False

The incident occurred on June 16.

True False

Medical help was able to save Judy and Wylie Sheldon.

True False

Temperatures in Redding did not exceed 100 degrees on the day of the incident.

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Judy Sheldon led the San Francisco Silent Film Festival for many years and was known for her .

The couple was discovered in a running SUV at around 5:46 p.m. on June 15 in a 2022 Jeep .

Both Judy and Wylie were aged 84 and , respectively.

Temperatures in Redding reached about degrees that day.

Investigators are examining the couple's journey to the Oregon Festival.

The California Highway Patrol said this incident is 'medically .'

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