Linda Lavin, known for her role in the sitcom Alice has left for the heavenly abode leaving her fans heartbroken and shocked. As a result, many wish to delve deep into the reason behind this tragedy and the actor’s contributions to the industry. So, what happened to Linda Lavin and what is the reason behind her death?
Here is everything you need to know about Lavin and her impactful journey in the entertainment industry.
Linda Lavin cause of death explained
Linda Lavin passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 87.
As per Deadline, the reason behind this was complications arising from her recently diagnosed lung cancer.
Born on October 15, 1937, Lavin hailed from Portland, Maine. Her father David Joseph Lavin was a businessman while her mother was an opera singer. She has been performing on stage since the age of 5 and learned acting from HB Studio. Further, she was part of many theatre roles in the William and Mary Theater. Linda Lavin’s prominent stage works are A Family Affair, The Riot Act, and The Mad Show to name a few.
In 1967, Lavin made her acting debut with the television adaptation of Damn Yankees. This was followed by guest roles in shows like Kaz, The Nurses, Harry O, and Rhoda and a recurring appearance in Barney Miller.
Further, Linda Lavin rose to fame by playing the titular character in the hit series called Alice. She further featured in shows like Room for Two, Conrad Bloom, Sean Saves the World, and telefilms like The Morning After, Another Woman’s Child, My 100 Children, and numerous others.
In 1984, she made her big screen debut with the musical-comedy drama titled The Muppets Take Manhattan. Her other film credits include See You in the Morning, I Want to Go Home, and The Back-up Plan.
Linda Lavin’s death was shocking as she was recently promoting her series No Good Deed and filming Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern. She is survived by her husband, Steve Bakunas.
Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.net.
