Linda Lavin, star of 'Alice' and Tony Award winner, dies at 87

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Linda Lavin, the star of CBS sitcom "Alice" and a Tony Award winner, died on Sunday at age 87. Her representative confirmed she passed away unexpectedly due to complications from recently discovered lung cancer. Lavin was active in both television and theater until her death. She attended the premiere of Netflix's "No Good Deed" on December 4, just weeks before her passing. Known for her roles in "Alice" and various Broadway productions, Lavin was celebrated for her work in both comedy and drama. She is survived by her third husband, Steve Bakunas.


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