Laverne & Shirley' actress Cindy Williams dies at 75

Commander Wallace · 01-30-23, 08:49 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died, her family said Monday.

Williams died in Los Angeles at age 75 on Wednesday after a brief illness, her children, Zak and Emily Hudson, said in a statement released through family spokeswoman Liza Cranis.
"The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed," the statement said. “Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege.

She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous and possessed a brilliant sense of humor and a glittering spirit that everyone loved.”
Williams also starred in director George Lucas' 1973 film “American Graffiti” and director Francis Ford Coppola's “The Conversation" from 1974.

But she was by far best known for “Laverne & Shirley," the “Happy Days” spinoff that ran on ABC from 1976 to 1983 that in its prime was among the most popular shows on TV.
Williams played the straitlaced Shirley to Marshall's more libertine Laverne on the show about a pair of roommates that worked at a Milwaukee bottling factory in the 1950s and 60s.

Marshall, whose brother, Garry Marshall, co-created the series, died in 2018.“Laverne & Shirley” was known almost as much for its opening theme as the show itself. Williams' and Marshall's chant of “schlemiel, schlimazel" as they skipped together became a cultural phenomenon and oft-invoked piece of nostalgia.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...233048244.html

Cindy Williams often went to Car Cruises as a nod to her American Graffiti role as well.

Rest in peace Cindy and thanks for stopping by and the many laughs.

Ritchie and the Fonz double date with Lavern and Shirley.

em2nought · 01-31-23, 01:12 AM

I really did waste my youth watching some of the most incredibly terrible shows ever created by man whilst doing my homework. I was probably dumber by the time I finished my homework each night.

Jimbuna · 01-31-23, 05:11 AM

Rest In Peace Cindy

les green01 · 01-31-23, 10:28 AM

rest in peace for me Laverne & Shirley wasn't the best in the era but better than mork

Platapus · 01-31-23, 04:11 PM

That show had some funny moments. I thought it jumped the shark when the characters moved to California.

Sean C · 01-31-23, 10:09 PM

Dang, this is sad. I thought she was quite fetching back then. I used to watch the re-runs on Nick at Nite.

R.I.P., Ms. Williams.

01-30-23, 08:49 PM	#1
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Laverne & Shirley' actress Cindy Williams dies at 75 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died, her family said Monday. Williams died in Los Angeles at age 75 on Wednesday after a brief illness, her children, Zak and Emily Hudson, said in a statement released through family spokeswoman Liza Cranis. "The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed," the statement said. “Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege. She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous and possessed a brilliant sense of humor and a glittering spirit that everyone loved.” Williams also starred in director George Lucas' 1973 film “American Graffiti” and director Francis Ford Coppola's “The Conversation" from 1974. But she was by far best known for “Laverne & Shirley," the “Happy Days” spinoff that ran on ABC from 1976 to 1983 that in its prime was among the most popular shows on TV. Williams played the straitlaced Shirley to Marshall's more libertine Laverne on the show about a pair of roommates that worked at a Milwaukee bottling factory in the 1950s and 60s. Marshall, whose brother, Garry Marshall, co-created the series, died in 2018.“Laverne & Shirley” was known almost as much for its opening theme as the show itself. Williams' and Marshall's chant of “schlemiel, schlimazel" as they skipped together became a cultural phenomenon and oft-invoked piece of nostalgia. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...233048244.html Cindy Williams often went to Car Cruises as a nod to her American Graffiti role as well. Rest in peace Cindy and thanks for stopping by and the many laughs. Ritchie and the Fonz double date with Lavern and Shirley.

01-31-23, 01:12 AM	#2
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I really did waste my youth watching some of the most incredibly terrible shows ever created by man whilst doing my homework. I was probably dumber by the time I finished my homework each night. __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage!

01-31-23, 05:11 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Rest In Peace Cindy __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-31-23, 10:28 AM	#4
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	rest in peace for me Laverne & Shirley wasn't the best in the era but better than mork __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy

01-31-23, 04:11 PM	#5
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	That show had some funny moments. I thought it jumped the shark when the characters moved to California. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

01-31-23, 10:09 PM	#6
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 984 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	Dang, this is sad. I thought she was quite fetching back then. I used to watch the re-runs on Nick at Nite. R.I.P., Ms. Williams. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet