US Edition'WKRP' Icon Loni Anderson Dies at 79
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…
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