Linda Lavin, a highly acclaimed actress whose career spanned Broadway, television, and film, passed away on Sunday, December 29th, at the age of 87. Her death was confirmed by a representative to Deadline, citing complications from lung cancer. At the time of her passing, she was working on the Hulu series *Mid-Century Modern*. The show’s creators, David Kohan, Max Mutchnick, and Jimmy Burrows, released a heartfelt statement praising Lavin’s exceptional talent, work ethic, and kind spirit, stating, “Working with Linda was one of the highlights of our careers…She made our days better. The entire staff and crew will miss her beyond measure. We are better for having known her.”
Lavin’s career began with stage roles in the 1960s, leading to multiple Tony nominations. In the 1970s, she relocated to Los Angeles and achieved widespread recognition for her starring role in the sitcom *Alice* (1976-1985). Following *Alice*, she continued to work steadily in television, appearing in series such as *Room for Two*, *Conrad Bloom*, *Sean Saves the World*, *9JKL*, and *B Positive*. Her film credits include *The Morning After*, *The Muppets Take Manhattan*, *The Back-Up Plan*, *The Intern*, *Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase*, and *Being the Ricardos*.
Lavin’s estimated net worth was $6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She was married three times. Her final marriage was to Steve Bakunas in 2005; she became a stepmother to his children. Her previous marriages were to Kip Niven (1982-1992), whom she met on the set of *Alice*, and Ron Leibman (1969-1981). Both Niven and Leibman passed away in 2019. Lavin did not have any biological children.