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Acclaimed actress Loni Anderson, famed for her role as a powerful radio station receptionist on the popular TV sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," passed away on Sunday, mere days before her 80th birthday.

Remembrance of Prominent 1980s Actor Loni Anderson Famed for Her Role on Popular TV Series...
Remembrance of Prominent 1980s Actor Loni Anderson Famed for Her Role on Popular TV Series...

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Loni Anderson, the beloved American actress known for her iconic role in "WKRP in Cincinnati," passed away on Sunday at a Los Angeles hospital following a prolonged illness. Anderson's death was confirmed by her publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan.

Born in 1945, Anderson began her career in the early 1970s with guest roles on various TV shows and minor film parts. However, it was her role as Jennifer Marlowe, the smart, confident, and glamorous receptionist at the fictional radio station WKRP in the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" that brought her widespread recognition. This role, which she played from 1978 to 1982, remains her most famous and iconic.

Anderson's performances in television and film extended beyond "WKRP in Cincinnati." She starred in the TV movie "Hollywood Madam" in 1980, which was inspired by the true story of a well-known prostitute madam. Anderson also had guest roles and parts in various TV shows such as "The Love Boat," "The Rockford Files," and "Fantasy Island," among others. She appeared in several films, including "The Concorde... Airport '79" (1979) and "Stroker Ace" (1983).

Anderson's career slowed down after the mid-1980s but she remained a beloved figure from classic TV. Her death occurred just days before her 80th birthday.

In addition to her acting career, Anderson was also noted for her high-profile marriage to actor Burt Reynolds in the 1980s, which garnered significant media attention.

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Celebrity news continues to unfold as the entertainment world mourns the loss of acclaimed actress Loni Anderson, best known for her role in "WKRP in Cincinnati," who passed away at a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday. In her career, Anderson also starred in the TV movie "Hollywood Madam" and appeared in various television shows, such as "The Love Boat," alongside notable celebrities.

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