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From USA Today: Tony Award-winning actress and singer Linda Lavin, best known for her role in TV sitcom “Alice,” has died, her representative confirmed. She was 87.
Lavin died Sunday due to complications from recently discovered lung cancer, rep Michael Gagliardo said in a statement Monday to USA TODAY. She is survived by “the love of her life” Steve Bakunas, Gagliardo added.
The award-winning actress starred in the hit sitcom “Alice,” which aired from 1976 to 1985. It follows working mom and aspiring singer Alice Hyatt as she raises her son and works at a diner.
The actress most recently appeared in three episodes of “No Good Deed,” premiered on Netflix Dec. 12, starring Linda Cardellini, Lisa Kudrow, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson and more.
Tributes are pouring in on social media, from both fans and friends:
Linda Lavin, passed away today. She was 87. pic.twitter.com/NhXbRpX3et
β Tim Conway Jr Show (@ConwayShow) December 30, 2024
When I was a kid,
I loved watching Alice.RIP Linda Lavin (1937-2024) pic.twitter.com/DiQjIPigvB
β Sir Cookie π (@sircookie720) December 30, 2024
Rest in peace #LindaLavin π―οΈπ
As a young girl I would watch the series Alice and felt so inspired by a single Mom who could do it all.
A beautiful actress who will be missed.
Rest peacefully with the Angels. pic.twitter.com/i3i6wrOblrβ Heidi π π¬ππΉπ (@Brodiesmom68) December 30, 2024
Iβm really sad to hear that Linda Lavin passed away yesterday. She came to me in βAliceβ and I was just watching her shine in βNo Good Deedβ last night.
My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. May her memory be a blessing. β¨#LindaLavin #rip #actress #singer pic.twitter.com/1N1Y24fXcQβ Stacy Benstock Klein (@stacytklein) December 30, 2024
RIP Linda Lavin. I was fortunate to have met you. Such a wonderful person. #LindaLavin pic.twitter.com/uccRdg5Tm5
β Jeff Simmons (@JackHites) December 30, 2024
One of the rarest gifts in life is to make a βnewβ old friend. Linda Lavin was that for me and my family. Rest in peace dear Linda. pic.twitter.com/wNXddQ9wNQ
β Joe Mantegna (@JoeMantegna) December 30, 2024
So sorry to hear that #LindaLavin passed away – She was the actress I wanted to play my mother in the story of my life – pic.twitter.com/BnxbxdukJr
β William Uchtman (@Thor_2000) December 30, 2024
Linda Lavin, Tony Award-winning actress and ‘Alice’ star, dies at 87 https://t.co/rPWhZNpNrI
β USA TODAY (@USATODAY) December 30, 2024
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