December 30th 2024.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of beloved actress Linda Lavin at the age of 87. Representatives for the star of the hit sitcom Alice and renowned Broadway icon have confirmed her unexpected death on December 29. Lavin's career began at a young age as a child stage actor and she had been working tirelessly up until her recent lung cancer diagnosis.
Just months before her passing, Lavin was seen looking healthy and vibrant while out and about in Los Angeles, sporting a beautiful long blue dress and white shirt. She had been actively promoting her new Netflix series, No Good Deed, as well as filming for the comedy series Mid-Century Modern. Born in Maine in 1937, Lavin's career on the stage began in the 1960s and she went on to win a Tony Award for her role in Broadway Bound in 1980. She also received a Tony nomination for her performance in It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman in 1968.
However, Lavin is perhaps best known for her role as the titular character in the popular sitcom Alice, which was based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. The show ran for nine successful seasons from 1976 to 1985, earning Lavin two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. In addition to her acting talents, Lavin also showcased her singing abilities by performing the show's theme song, "There's a New Girl in Town."
After Alice ended, Lavin returned to her Broadway roots and starred in several productions, including Broadway Bound, The Sisters Rosenweig, and The Diary of Anne Frank. She also continued to appear in various films, including the iconic The Muppets Take Manhattan in 1984. In 2013, Lavin made her return to sitcoms, starring alongside Sean Hayes in Sean Saves the World. She also made appearances in popular shows like The Sopranos, The O.C., The Good Wife, Bones, and Santa Clarita Diet.
Lavin's talent and presence on both stage and screen made her a household name and she will always be remembered as a Broadway legend. In more recent years, she kept a low profile but would often update fans on Instagram, even sharing a post promoting No Good Deed just three days before her passing. Two weeks prior, she also attended Sarah Paulson's birthday party and reunited with her former co-star from Alice, Holland Taylor.
Although Lavin did not have any biological children, she was a stepmother to her second husband Kip Niven's children, whom she met on the set of Alice. After their divorce in 1992, Lavin married her third husband Steven Bakunas in 2005, who is best known for his appearances on One Tree Hill.
Lavin's last credit will be in the upcoming Ryan Murphy series Mid-Century Modern, a gay spin on The Golden Girls, where she will star alongside Matt Bomer and Nathan Lane as Lane's mother. The show is set to be released next year and will serve as a fitting tribute to Lavin's extensive career in the entertainment industry.
The entertainment world has lost a true talent and our thoughts go out to Linda Lavin's loved ones during this difficult time. If you have a celebrity story or any memories of Linda Lavin, please share them with us. You can reach The Agency entertainment team by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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