The world of classic television lost a legend. Loni Anderson, the stunning actress who charmed fans as the bright Jennifer Marlowe on “WKRP in Cincinnati,” is dead at 79. The actress has been reported dead peacefully in her Los Angeles home surrounded by her family by her publicist.
Loni Anderson, however, died due to “prolonged illness,” according to her publicist. While the real reason is not yet officially announced, those who know the family indicate a long-standing battle with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, a disease in which progressive scarring of the lungs takes place, making one short of breath.
A Career Built on Charisma
The way that Anderson played Jennifer Marlowe was absolutely innovative. Anderson fleshed this character out with such biting wit, genuine warmth, and an understated intelligence that could not have been a simple representation of the stereotype “dumb blonde” but was worthy of being the heart of the gloriously weird family that was the WKRP.
She was twice nominated for a Golden Globe, thereby well cementing her place in television history. Beyond the titular character she played, Anderson had such a varied career appearing in movies such as “Stroker Ace” plus guest-starred over much of television, always adding her own spice of glamour and earthy charm.
A Legacy of Graciousness That Transcends Time
Off the screen, Anderson was a giver and good mother. A staunch benefactor to numerous charities, but particularly for those dealing with children and animals. She was as professional and gracious on camera as she was off, and everybody in the industry and her fan club loved her. She is not only remembered for her acting but for what she did for people’s lives and the charities that she supported.
She will not only be missed as a TV legend but as a woman with so much kindness and generosity.
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