‘Alice’ Star & Tony-Winning Broadway Actress Linda Lavin dies aged 87

Linda Lavin, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning actress best known for her role as Alice Hyatt in the beloved sitcom *Alice*, has reportedly passed away at the age of 87 due to complications from lung cancer . Lavin's career spanned several decades and encompassed both Broadway and television, showcasing her extraordinary talent in a variety of roles. She gained significant recognition for her performance in *Broadway Bound*, which earned her a Tony Award, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in American theater .

The news comes as a shock as Lavin has been working as recently as this month, promoting her new Netflix series No Good Deed and filming the upcoming Hulu comedy series Mid-Century Modern, in which she is one of the leads. She died unexpectedly due to complications from recently discovered lung cancer, her PR representative told Deadline.

Her PR representative confirmed the sad news and revealed the cause of her death.

Speaking to Deadline, her representative said that Linda passed “unexpectedly due to complications from recently discovered lung cancer.”

Linda has had a prolific career, both on our television screens and in theaters.

This year, she starred in the Netflix series No Good Deed alongside the likes of Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano. She was filming for Matt Bomer and Nathan Lane‘s new show Mid-Century Modern shortly before her death.

She also appeared in the film “Wanderlust" with Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd, and released her first CD, "Possibilities." She played Jennifer Lopez's grandmother in "The Back-Up Plan."

When asked for guidance from up-and-coming actresses, Lavin stressed one thing. "I say that what happened for me was that work brings work. As long as it wasn't morally reprehensible to me, I did it," she told the AP in 2011.

She and Steve Bakunas, an artist, musician and her third husband, converted an old automotive garage into the 50-seat Red Barn Studio Theatre in Wilmington, North Carolina.

In reflecting upon Lavin’s legacy, one must consider not only her contributions to entertainment but also how she influenced aspiring artists across generations. Her ability to traverse different mediums—both stage and screen—serves as an inspiration for those pursuing careers in performing arts. As we remember Linda Lavin’s remarkable achievements and impact on American culture, it is evident that she will be missed both professionally and personally by those who admired her work.

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Sarah H

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