Sad news came from the world of television today, beloved actress Linda Lavin has passed away at the age of 87.
The news came as a shock to fans, as Lavin was as active as ever in the weeks before her death.
In addition to promoting his recent Netflix series no good workLinda was filming another sitcom, mid-century modernFor Hulu.
Linda Lavin’s cause of death revealed
According to sources close to the situation, Lavin died on Sunday after a short battle with cancer.
The first report of his death came courtesy deadlineThe outlet revealed that Linda “died unexpectedly due to complications from recently discovered lung cancer.”
News of Lavin’s death immediately made her name a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter), where she was the subject of thousands of tributes from co-stars, friends, and fans.
an epic career
However he is best known for his work as the title character in the 1970s sitcom AliceLinda played dozens of notable film and television roles during nearly 60 years in the industry.
She was also a favorite of theater directors, winning a Tony Award in 1987 for her work in the Neil Simon play broadway bound,
More recently, Lavin had regular roles on several network sitcoms. shaun saved the world, 9jklAnd B positive,
But for millions of fans, Linda’s most indelible work will always be her role in Alice,
One of the most beloved sitcoms of the ’70s and ’80s, this show was based on the Martin Scorsese film Alice doesn’t live here anymore,
success of Alice Lavin’s ability to make the audience laugh is largely due to the tremendous heart and humanity she brings to her role as a widowed single mother who takes a job in an eatery.
And based on the tributes from those who knew her best, Linda Lavin brought the same warmth and humor to her personal life.
everybody Loves Raymond Star Patricia Heaton echoed the sentiments of many others when she tweeted:
“I just heard the news that my dear friend Linda Lavin died. Completely unexpected, even at the age of 87. A true friend and a complete force of nature.”
Our thoughts are with Linda’s loved ones during this extremely difficult time.
