Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Loni Anderson, 'WKRP in Cincinnati' Star, Dies at 79
Loni Anderson, the actress famous for playing Jennifer Marlowe on the TV show 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' has died.
She had a rare and aggressive cancer called metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma.
This cancer started in her uterus and spread to other parts of her body.
Anderson was also in other TV shows and movies, including 'Ladies of the 80's'.
She was nominated for Emmys and Golden Globes for her role.
She passed away in Los Angeles, shortly before turning 80.
She was also known for her relationship with actor Burt Reynolds.
Loni Anderson, known for her role in 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' passed away from cancer.
She died on August 3rd in Los Angeles, just before her 80th birthday.
The cause of death was metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.
Anderson received two Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nominations for her role in 'WKRP in Cincinnati'.
She had a notable 12-year relationship and six-year marriage with Burt Reynolds.
- Who
- Loni Anderson
- What
- Loni Anderson, an actress, passed away.
- When
- August 3rd
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Why
- Due to metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma.
- Cause of Death
- Metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma
- Age at Death
- Almost 80
- Known For
- WKRP in Cincinnati
- Emmy Nominations
- 2
- Golden Globe Nominations
- 3
- Notable Relationship
- Burt Reynolds