Linda Lavin, the star of the 1970's sitcom "Alice," has passed away at the age of 87 in Los Angeles from complications of lung cancer.

Linda Lavin, a versatile actress on stage and screen known for her powerhouse voice, sharp comedic timing, and warm presence, died December 29, 2024. The cause was complications from lung cancer; she was 87.

Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a waitress on the TV sitcom “Alice,” has died at age 87.