Linda Lavin, the celebrated actress best known for her starring role in the 1970s sitcom Alice, has passed away at the age of 87 in Los Angeles. According to her representatives, Lavin died from complications of lung cancer, a condition she was recently diagnosed with. Her death marks the end of an illustrious career spanning decades in television, film, and Broadway.
Lavin first rose to fame with her role as Alice Hyatt in Alice, a CBS adaptation of Martin Scorsese’s film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. The show, which portrayed the struggles of a single working mother, ran from 1976 to 1985 and earned Lavin two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy nomination. Her portrayal of Alice became a cultural touchstone for working moms during that era.
Beyond television, Lavin achieved significant acclaim on Broadway, starring in several Neil Simon plays, including Last of the Red Hot Lovers and Broadway Bound. She was nominated for six Tony Awards, winning once for her performance in Broadway Bound. Lavin also had notable roles in other hit shows like Barney Miller.
Lavin’s legacy as a versatile performer and trailblazing actress will be remembered fondly. She leaves behind a body of work that has touched audiences for generations.
