Tony-Winning Broadway actress Linda Lavin died Dec. 29 at the age of 87.
The famous actress and star of the 1976 sitcom “Alice” was actively working during the month of her death. She promoted her new Netflix show “No Good Deed” and was in the process of filming the Hulu comedy series “Mid-Century Modern,” in which she played a leading role. Lavin’s public relations representative said the beloved actress passed suddenly due to complications from recently diagnosed lung cancer, according to Deadline.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 06: Linda Lavin attends The Roundabout Gala 2023 at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on March 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
Lavin was nominated for an Emmy award for her role in “Alice” and won a Tony award for her acting in the 1986 play “Broadway Bound.”
The famous actress was a former child stage star. She began her Broadway career in the 1960s in the musical “It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman,” as well as the play “Last of the Red Hot Lovers,” which led to her first Tony Award nomination in 1970.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 04: Linda Lavin and Steve Bakunas attend the Premiere of Netflix’s “No Good Deed” at TUDUM Theater on December 04, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Getty Images
Lavin’s talents in theater and as a Hollywood actress made her a double threat in the industry. She clinched a recurring role on the ABC sitcom “Barney Miller” from 1975 to 1976 before she secured the leading role of a waitress at a roadside diner and widowed young mother in “Alice.” The series ran for nine seasons, and a total of 202 episodes.
The star continued to work steadily in television, landing major, series-regular roles in “Sean Saves the World,” “9JKL” and “B Positive.”
She starred alongside Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and Nathan Lee Graham, in “Mid-Century Modern” and had filmed seven of the scheduled ten episodes before production ceased for the holidays. Production was scheduled to resume mid-January, and it’s currently not known how the show will continue without her.
Her final public appearance was Dec. 4 for the red carpet premiere of “No Good Deed.”
Lavin’s film credits include “Damn Yankees!,” “The Ring” “The Intern” and “Being the Ricardos.” (RELATED: Child Actor Hudson Meek Dead At 16 After Falling Out Of Moving Vehicle)
Steve Bakunas, her beloved husband of 19 years, was by her side when she passed away.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
