Her passing was confirmed via a post on the official Syd & Marty Krofft Facebook page.
Her stature and pantomime stills meant she often worked in costume.
The show was a Saturday morning staple for kids in the 70s, especially via syndication.
Patty Maloney & Billy Barty on ABC’s ‘Cheryl Ladd: Scenes from a Special’Chic Donchin /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images
She also appeared on 13 episodes ofThe Krofft Superstar Hourand other of the duos shows.
She was involved in many Krofft shows, most notably her role as Honk fromFar Out Space Nuts.
We send our condolences to her family and assure her legacy will live on!
Patty Maloney onFar Out Space Nutsin 1975 (CBS via Getty Images)
Maloney was often paired with Billy Barty, who was a part of the American zeitgeist in the 70s.
She guested on three episodes of the popular NBC show starring Gil Gerard and Erin Gray.
In 1978, she played the little wookie Lumpy in the so-bad-its-goodStar Wars Holiday Special.
The actress played the wife of Bartys character, who died giving birth.
