R.I.P. Cindy Williams, Laverne and Shirley Actress, Dies at 75 Years Old - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVSCREEN2015 · 01-30-2023, 08:13 PM

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Cindy Williams, who played the cheerful but demure Shirley Feeney in the popular TV sitcom “Happy Days” and its spinoff “Laverne & Shirley,” has died. She was 75.

Williams’ children, Zak and Emily Hudson, told the Associated Press through family spokesperson Liza Cranis that Williams died in Los Angeles on Jan. 25 after a brief illness. The news was also posted on Williams’ official website.

“The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed,” the statement said. “Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege. She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous and possessed a brilliant sense of humor and a glittering spirit that everyone loved.”

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/cin...ey-1235507240/

HuntingtonM15 · 01-30-2023, 08:30 PM

This one is a complete and utter shock. After Penny left us, I really thought we’d have Cindy around for years to come.

Not only a phenomenal actress, she was truly a wonderful person. I was fortunate enough to meet her many times over the years, and she never once treated me like a fan. She always treated me like I was an old friend.

I’ll never forget her kindness and all of the laughs she gave us over the years. Truly an immeasurable loss.

Zoneboy · 01-30-2023, 08:37 PM

I came here to post this and damn Spectrum internet went out again as it did last night about 2 hours before the news of Lisa Loring hit. I guess I'm going to have to find another provider.

Cindy.

TVLegend · 01-30-2023, 08:45 PM

I feel like pulling a Florida Evans and going “DAMN, DAMN, DAYUM!!!” right now. Rest in peace, Cindy.

Everyone’s dying nowadays.

Alan Brady's Hair · 01-30-2023, 09:19 PM

Roxy LaToure will never be forgotten. RIP.

Edit: the Shirley of their original Happy Days appearance should also be remembered.

80sTrivia · 01-30-2023, 09:37 PM

Oh, no! What a shock. Such sad news... Does this mean Michael McKean is the only living cast member from the main cast?

stevea · 01-30-2023, 09:53 PM

Fuji, Wednesday, now Shirley. Completes three...now no more please!

RIP Cindy.

Hope MeTV does a mini-marathon, assuming they still have the rights.

Bonniegirl · 01-30-2023, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TVLegend

I feel like pulling a Florida Evans and going “DAMN, DAMN, DAYUM!!!” right now. Rest in peace, Cindy.

Everyone’s dying nowadays.

I know ! I feel the same way ! I'm in shock and sad over Cindy Williams !

And yes, so many deaths ( of people not really that old ) lately !

Rest in peace Cindy! I loved Shirley ( and Laverne, not too long ago we lost her too) !

BigManMike · 01-30-2023, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I know ! I feel the same way ! I'm in shock and sad over Cindy Williams !

And yes, so many deaths ( of people not really that old ) lately !

Rest in peace Cindy! I loved Shirley ( and Laverne, not too long ago we lost her too) !

Sadly both of them died at only 75

TVShowAddict · 01-30-2023, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Oh, no! What a shock. Such sad news... Does this mean Michael McKean is the only living cast member from the main cast?

Yes

TVShowAddict · 01-30-2023, 10:27 PM

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Sadly both of them died at only 75

It is fitting since they both passed away at the same age

Svenfan1234 · 01-30-2023, 10:37 PM

faraj · 01-31-2023, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Oh, no! What a shock. Such sad news... Does this mean Michael McKean is the only living cast member from the main cast?

No, not quite. There are still Ed Marinaro (Sonny St. Jacques) and Leslie Easterbrook (Rhonda Lee).

biffbronson · 01-31-2023, 06:08 AM

Rest in peace, Cindy

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Penny Lane · 01-31-2023, 11:56 AM

RIP Angel Face

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01-30-2023, 08:30 PM	#2
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,059	This one is a complete and utter shock. After Penny left us, I really thought we’d have Cindy around for years to come. Not only a phenomenal actress, she was truly a wonderful person. I was fortunate enough to meet her many times over the years, and she never once treated me like a fan. She always treated me like I was an old friend. I’ll never forget her kindness and all of the laughs she gave us over the years. Truly an immeasurable loss.

01-30-2023, 08:37 PM	#3
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	I came here to post this and damn Spectrum internet went out again as it did last night about 2 hours before the news of Lisa Loring hit. I guess I'm going to have to find another provider. Cindy.

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TVLegend Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2020 Location: United States Posts: 4,306	I feel like pulling a Florida Evans and going “DAMN, DAMN, DAYUM!!!” right now. Rest in peace, Cindy. Everyone’s dying nowadays.

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stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,178	Fuji, Wednesday, now Shirley. Completes three...now no more please! RIP Cindy. Hope MeTV does a mini-marathon, assuming they still have the rights.

01-31-2023, 06:08 AM	#14
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