Cindy Williams, who starred as Shirley Feeney on the hit 70’s
sitcom Laverne & Shirley has passed away. Williams was an accomplished
writer and actor.
She died after a short illness according to her family. Her
children, Zak and Emily Hudson, provided a statement to the Associated Press
through their family spokesperson, and Williams’ personal assistant Liz Cranis.
“The passing of
our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable
sadness that could never truly be expressed. “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. We have always been, and will remain, SO
proud of her for many things…her lifelong mission to rescue animals, her
prolific artistry, her faith, and most of all, her ability to make the world
laugh! May that laughter continue in everyone, because she would want that.
Thank you for loving our Mom, she loved you too.”
Williams was
born in Van Nuys, California on August 22nd, 1947, and her career
spanned over 50 years. In 1978 she got a Golden Globe nomination for Best
Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical and in 2004 she received her
star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
Williams was 75
when she died.
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