The entertainment industry is once again in mourning after the confirmation of the death of Loni Anderson, the actress who became an icon of the 80s for her role in the successful comedy ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’.
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Anderson passed away this Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 79, in a hospital in Los Angeles, just two days before turning 80. His death, due to a “prolonged illness” according to a statement from his publicist, has caused deep sorrow among his colleagues and the thousands of fans who fondly remember him.
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“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother,” added some close family members through a statement.
Who was Loni Anderson, the star of “WKRP in Cincinnati” who passed away?
Loni Anderson was the face of Jennifer Marlowe, the elegant, intelligent, and sharp-witted receptionist at the radio station in “WKRP in Cincinnati.” Throughout the four seasons of the series, Anderson debunked the stereotype of the “dumb blonde,” endowing her character with cunning and an ability to handle situations that made her the real boss in the office.
For this role, which was a milestone in her career, she received three Golden Globe nominations and two Emmy awards, establishing herself as one of the most beloved television actresses.
In addition to her iconic role on the small screen, Loni Anderson had a very public personal and professional life; she was also married to actor Burt Reynolds, with whom she had a highly publicized relationship in the 1980s.
Her career extended beyond ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’, with appearances in various series and films and a strong commitment as an advocate for awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as her parents suffered from it.