American actress and producer Cindy Williams, of ‘Laverne & Shirley’ fame has died at the age of 75.
Cindy Williams’ family issued an official statement announcing her death on Monday, January 30, 2023.
Cindy Williams Cause Of Death
According to the statement from her children Zak and Emily Hudson, provided by family spokesperson and Williams’ personal assistant Liz Cranis, the actress died after a short illness.
“The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed.” It continues, “Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege. She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous and possessed a brilliant sense of humor and a glittering spirit that everyone loved.”— the statement reads
Cindy Williams is best known for her role as Penny Marshall’s co-star on the popular sitcom from 1976 to 1983. “Laverne & Shirley” was a spin-off of “Happy Days.”
The show was a huge success, becoming the most-watched sitcom in the United States at one point and garnering six Golden Globe nominations and one Emmy nomination.
Williams left “Laverne & Shirley” during the eighth season after becoming pregnant. Her career, however, saw her take on Broadway projects, make guest appearances on shows like “8 Simple Rules,” and even reunite with Penny Marshall on an episode of “Sam & Cat” in 2013.
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Friends and loved ones have taken to social media to express their condolences to the family over loss of their beloved one.
May Cindy’s soul rest in perfect peace.
