Cindy WilliamsThe actress best known for her portrayal of Shirley in the hugely popular “Laverne & Shirley” has passed away.
“The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us a great sadness that can never be expressed,” a family statement announced her death on Monday. It continues, “It has been our joy and privilege to know and love her. She was kind, beautiful, generous and had a wonderful sense of humor and a wonderful soul that everyone loved.”
played with williams Penny Marshall on the popular sitcom for its 8 seasons from 1976 to 1983. “Laverne & Shirley” was a spin-off of “Happy Days”.
The show was a huge success, at one point becoming the most watched sitcom in the United States and receiving 6 Golden Globe nominations and an Emmy nomination.
Williams left “Lavern & Shirley” during the 8th season when she became pregnant. However, his career has taken him to projects on Broadway, guest starring on shows like “8 Simple Rules” and even reuniting with Penny Marshall on an episode of “Sam & Cat” in 2013. went.
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We talked to Cindy in NYC in 2015 about her “Lavern & Shirley” memories.
Cindy was 75.
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