Los Angeles, August 4 (H.S.) – Veteran Hollywood actress Loni Anderson passed away at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness. She breathed her last at a hospital in Los Angeles. Anderson is best remembered for her iconic role as receptionist Jennifer Marlowe in the hit comedy series WKRP in Cincinnati, which earned her widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike.
According to Fox News, her former publicist Cheryl J. Kagan confirmed her passing and paid tribute to the actress. In a statement, Anderson’s family said,
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.”
A Career Spanning Over Four Decades
Loni Anderson had a prolific television and film career spanning over four decades. She featured in popular shows such as:
S.W.A.T.
Three on a Date
Three’s Company
The Incredible Hulk
The Love Boat
The Bob Newhart Show
Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Anderson always dreamt of becoming an actress. In 1975, she moved to Los Angeles, quickly establishing herself in the industry. By 1978, she had become a recognized sex symbol in American television.
In a 2021 interview, she recalled,
“Back in the day, we all made posters. Everyone would ask me, ‘Why did you make one?’ I’d say — so that someday my grandkids can see it and know that I really looked like that.”
Personal Life and Legacy
In 1982, she co-starred with her then-fiancé Burt Reynolds in the film Stroker Ace. The couple adopted a son, Quinton Anderson Reynolds, in August 1988. Burt Reynolds passed away in 2018 due to a heart attack.
Beyond film and television, Anderson was a prominent figure in the musical theatre community.
Steve Sawyer, President of Media Four, remembered her as
“a remarkable working mother who always prioritized family and maintained a perfect balance between her career and personal life. She will be deeply missed.”
On May 17, 2008, she married Bob Flick, a founding member of the 1960s folk group The Brothers Four.
Survived By
Loni Anderson is survived by:
Her husband Bob Flick
Daughter Deidra and son-in-law Charlie Hoffman
Son Quinton Anderson Reynolds
Granddaughters Mackenzie and Megan Hoffman
Stepson Adam Flick and his wife Helen
Step-grandchildren Felix and Maximilian
A private family memorial service will be held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the family confirmed.
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