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We’ve unhappy information to report from the world of tv:

Loni Anderson — the actress greatest recognized for her position on WKRP In Cincinnatti and her tumultuous marriage with Burt Reynolds — has handed away.

The beloved star was 79 years previous.

Loni Anderson’s publicist proclaims demise of beloved star

Information of Anderson’s passing comes courtesy of a press release from her household, issued through her publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan:

“We’re heartbroken to announce the passing of our pricey spouse, mom and grandmother,” Anderson’s household mentioned in a press release,” mentioned the assertion issued Sunday night time.

No explanation for demise was revealed.

A profession on display screen and within the tabloids

Along with her performing profession, Anderson is extensively remembered for her tumultuous marriage to the late display screen legend Burt Reynolds.

Although the connection ended on hostile phrases in 1994, Anderson spoke fondly of her well-known ex throughout the dedication of a bust at his grave in 2021.

“I believe again to the start of our relationship, it was so, oh, gosh, tabloidy. We had been only a spectacle on a regular basis. And it was onerous to have a relationship in that ambiance. And someway, we did it by means of many ups and downs,” she recalled on the time.

The actress went on to explain the beginning of their son, Quinton Reynolds, as “the very best resolution that we ever made in our whole relationship.”

Anderson accrued dozens of movie and tv credit over the course of her 50 years within the trade and labored constantly till 2023.

She is survived by her two youngsters and her husband, musician Bob Flick.

Our ideas exit to Loni Anderson’s family members throughout this enormously tough time.