How Did Loni Anderson Die? Publicist Shares Details About Star's Cause of Death
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AUG 4 – Loni Anderson had a four-decade career as a TV and film actress and author, earning two Emmy nominations for her role on WKRP in Cincinnati, her publicist said.
- Actress Loni Anderson, age 79, died on Sunday in a Los Angeles hospital after a prolonged illness, her publicist confirmed.
- Her longtime publicist Cheryl J. Kagan said she died Sunday in Los Angeles after an 'acute prolonged illness' and was surrounded by her loving family.
- Over four decades, she starred in shows like Swat and The Bob Newhart Show, earning two Emmy and three Golden Globe nominations.
- Survivors include her husband Bob Flick, daughter Deidra, son Quinton Anderson Reynolds, grandchildren, and stepfamily; a private service at The Hollywood Forever Cemetery will be held, followed by a Celebration of Life.
- Her portrayal of Jennifer Marlowe defied the 'dumb blonde' stereotype and she authored the 1995 autobiography My Life in High Heels, becoming a New York Times best-selling author.
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'WKRP' Star Loni Anderson Dies at 79
Source: Bob Riha Jr / Getty Loni Anderson, best known for her role as receptionist Jennifer in the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati”, has died at the age of 79. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a prolonged illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,” Anderson’s family said in a statement. “WKRP in Cincinnati” aired from 1978 to 1982 and wa…
80s bombshell passes away
(Los Angeles, CA) — Actress Loni Anderson, who gained fame playing the receptionist at a fictitious Cincinnati radio station, has died at the age of 79. Anderson starred for four seasons as Jennifer Marlowe in the 70s and early 80s on the sitcom WKRP In Cincinnati. Apart from acting, Anderson was possibly best-known for her highly-publicized romance and marriage to actor Burt Reynolds, a relationship that ended in a divorce that was well-docume…
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