RIP Cindy Williams (Laverne and Shirley)

[Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast]

www.tmz.com/2023/01/30/laverne-shirley-star-cindy-williams-dead-dies/

A family statement Monday announced her death, "The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed.” It continues, “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.”

[James Fabiano]

This hits hard. I loved L&S, and the whole Happy Daysverse. The show just had a birthday too so I was thinking about it a lot.

[unc40]

I believe Lenny is the only one left.

[James Fabiano]

Jan 30, 2023 21:16:53 GMT -5 unc40 said:

I believe Lenny is the only one left.

If you count the original cast. There's Leslie Easterbrook and Ed Marinaro from the California episodes.

[James Fabiano]

I will say I dreaded looking at feedback, but most everyone has been respectful where I looked on social media. I like to think maybe, just maybe, Laverne and Shirley is one thing we can all agree on.

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Hello!

[ayumidah]

I met her years back because she came to do autograph signings at a local festival. My mother wanted an autograph, but told me she wasn't good with celebrities so since I was going, I could get her one if I wanted. Cindy was very sweet, even when I had a bit of an awkward moment because it was windy and she misunderstood what I said. Sad we didn't have an opportunity to get Laverne's autograph as well.

[Heartbreaker]

I grew up on most of the Happy Days-verse because of my parents. I have a special fondness for Laverne and Shirley so this sucks. RIP