Linda Lavin, a celebrated stage and screen actress, died at the age of 87 on December 29, 2024. The news shocked many, as Lavin was actively working on the upcoming Hulu series, *Mid-Century Modern*, at the time of her passing. Her representative later revealed that her death was due to complications from recently diagnosed lung cancer.
The showrunners of *Mid-Century Modern*, David Kohan, Max Mutchnick, and Jimmy Burrows, released a statement through *Deadline*, paying tribute to Lavin’s exceptional talent and warm personality. They described her as “a magnificent actress, singer, musician, and a heat-seeking missile with a joke,” emphasizing her kindness and generosity. Hulu and 20th Television also issued a statement expressing their condolences and recognizing Lavin as a legend in the entertainment industry.
Lavin’s career spanned over seven decades. A Portland, Maine native, she began her career on stage in the 1960s, earning multiple Tony nominations. She later moved to Los Angeles to pursue television opportunities, achieving widespread recognition for her starring role in the sitcom *Alice* (1976-1985). Following *Alice*, she continued to appear in leading roles in various television series, including *Room for Two*, *Conrad Bloom*, *Sean Saves the World*, *9JKL*, and *B Positive*. Her filmography also includes a diverse range of films such as *The Morning After*, *The Muppets Take Manhattan*, *The Back-Up Plan*, *The Intern*, *Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase*, and *Being the Ricardos*.
At the time of her death, Linda Lavin’s net worth was estimated to be $6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.