Linda Lavin, the beloved actress best known for her popular role in the sitcom ‘Alice’ has passed away at the age of 87. According to the reports in Deadline, her representative confirmed she died unexpectedly on December 29 in Los Angeles due to complications from a recently diagnosed lung cancer. Fans and colleagues are left heartbroken and are mourning her loss, remembering her as a talented performer who brought warmth and humour to screens and stages alike.
Fans have been expressing their grief under her last social media posts, sharing heartfelt memories of how her character in Alice shaped their childhoods. “You were such a part of my childhood with Alice. You will be loved and missed always,” wrote one fan. Another commented, “Linda Lavin was so talented and kind, all the way to the end.”
Born in Maine in 1937, Linda began her career as a child stage actor eventually becoming a Broadway icon. Her breakout role came in the CBS sitcom Alice, where she played Alice Hyatt a waitress navigating life with wit and resilience. The show which ran from 1976 to 1985, earned her two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy nomination. Linda Lavin also sang the show’s theme song There’s a New Girl in Town.
Beyond television, Lavin had an illustrious stage career. She won a Tony Award in 1987 for her performance in Broadway Bound and received six career nominations. She also appeared in hit Broadway productions like The Diary of Anne Frank and The Sisters Rosensweig. Lavin’s film credits include The Muppets Take Manhattan and several roles spanning from the 1960s to the late 1990s.
Her recent projects included Netflix’s No Good Deed and the comedy series Mid-Century Modern. Lavin’s legacy as an actress who seamlessly blended charm and talent will continue to inspire.
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