
LOS ANGELES — Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a “prolonged” illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan.
Main Idea: Loni Anderson, best known for playing Jennifer Marlowe on “WKRP in Cincinnati,” has died at 79 after a prolonged illness.
Key Points:
Loni Anderson’s death may affect fans and TV audiences by marking the loss of a well-known performer and a piece of classic broadcast history.
Her long career may bring renewed attention to older TV shows and spark interest in reruns or streaming for households and media companies.
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Co-star in the 2023 Lifetime holiday special mentioned briefly.
Named member of the WKRP in Cincinnati cast mentioned in passing.
Named member of the WKRP in Cincinnati cast mentioned in passing.
Named member of the WKRP in Cincinnati cast mentioned in passing.
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Co-star in the 2023 Lifetime holiday special mentioned briefly.
Named member of the WKRP in Cincinnati cast mentioned in passing.