Cindy Williams, Star of “Laverne & Shirley” and “American Graffiti”, Dead at 75
Cindy Williams, who starred “Laverne & Shirley,” According to her family she passed away Wednesday, at the age 75, after a brief illness.
Williams portrayed Shirley alongside Penny Marshall’s Laverne on The popular sitcom.
Liza Cranis, the family spokesperson, issued a statement to Fox News Digital in support of Williams’ children.
Penny Marshall (left) and Cindy Williams (right) from the comedy series “Laverne and Shirley” appeared at the Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, September 9, 1979.
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Cindy Williams, who starred as Cindy in “Laverne and Shirley,” According to her family, she died Wednesday at 75 after a short illness.
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“The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed. 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 was made.
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“We have always been, and will remain, SO proud of her for many things…her lifelong mission to rescue animals, her prolific artistry, her faith, and most of all, her ability to make the world laugh! May that laughter continue in everyone, because she would want that. Thank you for loving our Mom, she loved you too.”
Cindy Williams portrayed Shirley alongside Penny Marshall’s Laverne on the popular sitcom.
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Williams also appeared in George Lucas’ 1973 film. “American Graffiti” Francis Ford Coppola, director “The Conversation” From 1974.
However, she was the most famous for her work. “Laverne & Shirley,” The “Happy Days” ABC’s spinoff, which ran from 1976 to 1982 and was in its prime among the most watched shows on TV.
Williams played Shirley, Marshall’s strict roommate on the show about the two roommates who lived in Milwaukee during the 1950s-’60s. Laverne was Marshall’s more libertine Laverne.
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Williams’ co-star, Penny, In 2018, passed away 75. Penny Marshall was the sibling of Garry Marshall, the creator of the series.
Cindy Williams is Shirley “Laverne and Shirley” Season 3.
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Williams was a guest on “Law and Order: SVU,” “7th Heaven” “8 Simple Rules.” Others television roles include “The Odd Couple,” “A Dream of Christmas,” “Sam and Cat,” “Getting By” “Normal Life.”
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Williams published her book “Shirley I Jest: A Storied Life” In 2015, and had just completed a tour of national theaters. “Me, Myself and Shirley.”
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