Patricia Heaton says late Linda Lavin inspired her 'Unbreakable Boy' mom performance

Patricia Heaton says late Linda Lavin inspired her 'Unbreakable Boy' mom performance

Patricia Heaton told UPI she looked to her own experience as a mother and her fond memories of working with the late Linda Lavin to craft her matriarch character in the new family drama "The Unbreakable Boy."

Linda Lavin Memorial Celebration to Take Place at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre

Linda Lavin, Tony Award winner and beloved performer, will be honored and celebrated on Monday, May 5th from 1:00-3:00PM at the Ambassador Theatre at a public memorial service. The afternoon will be filled with performances by stars of stage and screen, and close friends of the performer will share personal stories of their time together. The celebration will be open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lavin passed away on December…