Death of 90s sitcom actress being investigated by homicide detectives: report
A former actress has been identified as the woman whose death is being investigated as a potential homicide in Malibu.
Police say a woman was found on Westlake Boulevard and transported to a local hospital, where she died on Monday.
According to TMZ, the woman has been identified as 58-year-old actress Cindyana Santangelo. She's best known for a role in the 1990s sitcom 'Married … With Children,' where she played Jiggly Room dancer Sierra Madre.
Her cause of death remains unknown, pending an autopsy. Homicide detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are investigating the death.
TMZ reports that no signs of foul play have been found thus far.
In addition to her role on 'Married … With Children,' Santangelo was also known for her appearances on 'CSI: Miami' and 'ER.'
No additional details were immediately made available.
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