Did you know that Laverne & Shirley’s Penny Marshall died in 2018 and that Cindy Williams at one point was in the running to play Princess Leia in Star Wars?
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Williams’ Rise To Fame 02:24 - Williams And Penny’s Collaboration 04:39 - Post Laverne & Shirley 06:19 - She Was Married Once 07:48 - Penny Marshall Died in 2018 08:19 - Outro
The iconic ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley debuted nearly a half-century ago on January 27, 1976, and aired for eight seasons before ending its run on May 10, 1983. At that time, audiences fell in love with the show’s lead stars Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams.
Laverne & Shirley was actually a spin-off of Happy Days, but in a lot of ways, the series cut its own path and didn’t come across as derivative. With Marshall as Laverne DeFazio and Williams as Shirley Feeney, viewers got a peak into the lives of two friends and roommates who worked at the fictitious Shotz Brewery in late-50s Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Sadly, we’ve just learned that Cindy Williams has passed away, and since Penny Marshall died in 2018, that means that both of the show’s stars are no longer with us.
Cindy Williams lost her battle to a brief illness on January 25, 2023. She was 75. Her death was announced on social media by her two surviving children, Emily and Zachary, via a heartfelt joint statement.
Watch this facts-packed video to find out how Williams died and how the entertainment world has reacted to her death. We’ll also be taking a few moments to reflect on her life and career while doing the same for her former co-star Penny Williams.
Cindy Williams' Cause of Death Is Utterly Tragic
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