She died unexpectedly due to complications from recently discovered lung cancer, her PR representative told Deadline.
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Lavin has worked steadily in television since.
It is unclear how the show will proceed without one of its leads.
Linda Lavin in 2023 and in ‘Alice’ c. 1979Everett Collection
Working with Linda was one of the highlights of our careers, Mutchnick, Kohan and Burrows said.
She was a magnificent actress, singer, musician, and a heat seeking missile with a joke.
But more significantly, she was a beautiful soul.
Linda and Steve together at the ‘No Good Deed’ premiere on Dec. 4.
Deep, joyful, generous and loving.
She made our days better.
The entire staff and crew will miss her beyond measure.
We are better for having known her.
Hulu and 20th Television, the studio behindMid-Century Modern, issued a joint statement following Lavins passing.
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences go to Linda Lavins family and loved ones, the companies said.
She was a legend in our industry, bringing her tremendous talent to audiences for over seven decades.
She will be forever missed by herMid-Century Modernfamily, as we mourn this incredible loss together.
Getting to work with you once was an honor and a joy, Feldmanwrote.
I loved writing for you on9JKLall those years ago.
I just loved YOU.
In your magnetic orbit.
That we got to collaborate again onNo Good Deedwas simply a gift.
You were, as always, incredibly gracious, totally hilarious and pitch perfect.
Ready to play and full of life.
Your warmth and kindness was unparalleled.
I just loved you.
They were thrilled to meet you.
Thank you for letting me into your stunning orbit.
And for allowing me to spin with you for a while.
Lavin also was remembered by Aaron Kaplan.
Linda Lavin was and will always be Hollywood royalty.
On Broadway, Lavin followed her 1970 Tony nomination with a win forBroadway Boundin 1987.
In 2010, Lavin was inducted into the American theater Hall of Fame.
