R.I.P. Cindy Williams, star of Laverne & Shirley
Cindy Williams died from a "brief illness." She was 75.
As reported by the Associated Press and confirmed by a post on her official website, Cindy Williams—who played Shirley on classic sitcom Laverne & Shirley opposite Penny Marshall—has died. She reportedly passed away on Wednesday at her home following a “brief illness.” In a statement, her children said that their mother’s death has brought them an “insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed,” adding, “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.” Williams was 75.
Williams was involved in acting as a child, in church and high school productions, before becoming a theater major when she attended Los Angeles City College. She started acting professionally after college in the ‘70s, appearing in Barefoot In The Park, Room 222, and Love, American Style. She earned a BAFTA nomination for her role in George Lucas’ American Graffiti, playing the girlfriend of Ron Howard’s character.
