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Daily Mail
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Loni Anderson's best Hollywood pinup photos... as tributes pour in after she dies at age 79
Iconic actress and model Loni Anderson died Sunday at the age of 79. Anderson came to fame as a bubbly blonde Hollywood bombshell. The looker made her mark with bikini pinup photo shoots and a pictorial for Playboy magazine. That led to her starring as sizzling hot receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on the hit CBS comedy WKRP In Cincinnati. WKRP In Cincinnati aired from 1978-1982 and was set in an Ohio radio station. Her love life was also interesting: she was married to late Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds from 1988 through 1994. She was married a total of four times, most recently to Bob Flick in 2008. She died at a Los Angeles hospital following a 'prolonged' illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. Here is a look back at her hottest moments. WKRP In Cincinnati was an instant classic. The cast of the series included Gary Sandy, Tim Reid, Howard Hesseman, Frank Bonner and Jan Smithers, alongside Anderson as the sexy and smart Jennifer Marlowe. As the station's receptionist, the blonde and high-heeled Marlowe used her sex appeal to deflect unwanted business calls for her boss, Mr. Carlson. Marlowe's efficiency often kept the station running in the face of others´ incompetence. The role earned Anderson two Emmy Award nominations and three Golden Globe nominations. Anderson starred on the big screen alongside Burt Reynolds in the 1983 comedy Stroker Ace and the two later married and became tabloid fixtures before divorcing in 1994. Tributes began pouring in for the late star as news of her passing spread on Sunday. I Dream of Jeannie actress Barbara Eden said on the platform: 'Like many, I am absolutely stunned and heartbroken. Our friendship has spanned many years, and news like this is never easy to hear or accept. Eden continued: What can I say about Loni that everyone doesn't already know? She was a real talent, with razor smart wit and a glowing sense of humor… but, even more than that, she had an impeccable work ethic. She was 'truly at a loss for words' on the somber day. Eden concluded, 'Loni, you were one in a trillion, my friend, and even a trillion more.' Publicist Danny Deraney wrote on X: 'Rest in peace Loni Anderson. There was something so wonderful about her role of Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP. 'She had the looks, brains and always the upper hand.' Music publicist Eric Alper wrote: 'RIP Loni Anderson, forever our Jennifer Marlowe from WKRP in Cincinnati—smart, stylish, and stealing every scene.' He called Anderson 'a true TV icon with heart, humor, and glam.' Eden called Anderson 'a darling lady and a genuinely good person,' adding that sh In 2023, Anderson co-starred in Lifetime's Ladies Of The 80s: A Divas Christmas with Linda Gray, Donna Mills, Morgan Fairchild and Nicollette Sheridan. 'I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of the wonderful Loni Anderson!' Fairchild said on X. 'I'm just devastated to hear this. Love & condolences to Bob (who was on set every day w her) & her kids and grandkids, who she adored. Fairchild described Anderson as 'the sweetest, most gracious lady' and said she was 'just devastated to hear this.' Fairchild noted how she and Anderson 'had worked on Bob Hope specials together' as well as A Divas Christmas - from which she shared a pic from the set with Anderson and Mills. 'We had so much fun on this!' Fairchild said. 'She will be greatly missed!' Said one user: 'Some of us who are older are seeing the TV and music celebrities we grew up with erased every day. RIP Loni.' Anderson wrote a 1995 autobiography titled My Life in High Heels. In it, she wrote about 'the growth of a woman, a woman who survives' adversity. Anderson added, 'It's about my childhood, the death of my parents, my career, my divorces, and my children. Anderson said the book also covered 'the trauma of [her] marriage to' Burt Reynolds. Anderson told The Associated Press of the book: 'I think if you´re going to write about yourself, you have to do it warts and all. You may not even tell the nicest things about yourself, because you´re telling the truth.' She married four times, most recently to Bob Flick in 2008. Anderson was born August 5, 1945, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her father was an environmental chemist, and her mother was a model. Her first role as an actress was a small part in the 1966 film Nevada Smith, starring Steve McQueen. Most of her career was spent on the small screen with early guest parts in the 1970s on S.W.A.T. and Police Woman. After WKRP, Anderson starred in the short-lived comedy series Easy Street and appeared in made-for-TV movies including A Letter to Three Wives and White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd. Anderson is survived by Flick, her daughter Deidra and son-in law Charlie Hoffman, son Quinton Anderson Reynolds, grandchildren McKenzie and Megan Hoffman, stepson Adam Flick and wife Helene, and step-grandchildren Felix and Maximilian. A private family service is planned at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Kagan said.
CNA
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series WKRP In Cincinnati has died
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy WKRP in Cincinnati, died Sunday (Aug 3), just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a prolonged illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J Kagan. 'We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,' Anderson's family said in a statement. WKRP In Cincinnati aired from 1978 to 1982 and was set in a flagging Ohio radio station trying to reinvent itself with rock music. The cast included Gary Sandy, Tim Reid, Howard Hesseman, Frank Bonner and Jan Smithers, alongside Anderson as Jennifer Marlowe, whose good looks were matched by her intelligence. As the station's receptionist, the blonde and high-heeled Jennifer routinely deflected unwanted business calls for her boss, Mr Carlson. Her efficiency often kept the station running in the face of others' incompetence. The role earned Anderson two Emmy Award nominations and three Golden Globe nominations. Anderson starred on the big screen alongside Burt Reynolds in the 1983 comedy Stroker Ace, and the two later married and became tabloid fixtures before their messy breakup in 1994. Their son, Quinton Reynolds, was 'the best decision that we ever made in our entire relationship', she said during the unveiling of a bronze bust at Reynolds' Hollywood grave site in 2021. 'I think back to the beginning of our relationship, it was so, oh, gosh, tabloidy. We were just a spectacle all the time. And it was hard to have a relationship in that atmosphere. And somehow, we did it through many ups and downs," Anderson told The Associated Press. Anderson detailed their tumultuous marriage in the 1995 autobiography, My Life In High Heels, which she said was about 'the growth of a woman, a woman who survives". 'I think if you're going to write about yourself, you have to do it warts and all,' Anderson told the AP while promoting the book. 'You may not even tell the nicest things about yourself, because you're telling the truth.' She married four times, most recently to Bob Flick in 2008. Anderson was born Aug 5, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her father was an environmental chemist, and her mother was a model. Her first role as an actress was a small part in the 1966 film Nevada Smith, starring Steve McQueen. Most of her career was spent on the small screen with early guest parts in the 1970s on S.W.A.T. and Police Woman. After WKRP, Anderson starred in the short-lived comedy series Easy Street and appeared in made-for-TV movies including A Letter To Three Wives and White Hot: The Mysterious Murder Of Thelma Todd. In 2023 she co-starred in Lifetime's Ladies Of The 80s: A Divas Christmas with Linda Gray, Donna Mills, Morgan Fairchild and Nicollette Sheridan. 'I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of the wonderful Loni Anderson!' Fairchild wrote on X. 'The sweetest, most gracious lady! I'm just devastated to hear this." Anderson is survived by Flick, her daughter Deidra and son-in law Charlie Hoffman, son Quinton Anderson Reynolds, grandchildren McKenzie and Megan Hoffman, stepson Adam Flick and wife Helene and step-grandchildren Felix and Maximilian.
The Star
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actress Loni Anderson of the hit TV series 'WKRP In Cincinnati' dies at 79
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy WKRP In Cincinnati, died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a prolonged illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,' Anderson's family said in a statement. WKRP In Cincinnati aired from 1978 to 1982 and was set in a flagging Ohio radio station trying to reinvent itself with rock music. The cast included Gary Sandy, Tim Reid, Howard Hesseman, Frank Bonner and Jan Smithers, alongside Anderson as Jennifer Marlowe, whose good looks were matched by her intelligence. As the station's receptionist, the blonde and high-heeled Jennifer routinely deflected unwanted business calls for her boss, Mr Carlson. Her efficiency often kept the station running in the face of others' incompetence. The role earned Anderson two Emmy Award nominations and three Golden Globe nominations. Anderson starred on the big screen alongside Burt Reynolds in the 1983 comedy Stroker Ace, and the two later married and became tabloid fixtures before their messy breakup in 1994. Their son, Quinton Reynolds, was "the best decision that we ever made in our entire relationship,' she said during the unveiling of a bronze bust at Reynolds' Hollywood grave site in 2021. "I think back to the beginning of our relationship, it was so, oh, gosh, tabloidy. We were just a spectacle all the time. And it was hard to have a relationship in that atmosphere. And somehow, we did it through many ups and downs," Anderson told The Associated Press. Loni Anderson and Burt Reynolds were married from 1988 to 1994. Photo: AP Anderson detailed their tumultuous marriage in the 1995 autobiography, My Life In High Heels, which she said was about "the growth of a woman, a woman who survives." "I think if you're going to write about yourself, you have to do it warts and all,' Anderson told the AP while promoting the book. "You may not even tell the nicest things about yourself, because you're telling the truth.' She married four times, most recently to Bob Flick in 2008. Anderson was born Aug 5, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her father was an environmental chemist, and her mother was a model. Her first role as an actress was a small part in the 1966 film Nevada Smith , starring Steve McQueen. Loni Anderson is best known for her role in 'WKRP In Cincinnati' which earned the actress two Emmy Award nominations and three Golden Globe nominations. Photo: AP Most of her career was spent on the small screen with early guest parts in the 1970s on S.W.A.T . and Police Woman. After WKRP, Anderson starred in the short-lived comedy series Easy Street and appeared in made-for-TV movies including A Letter To Three Wives and White Hot: The Mysterious Murder Of Thelma Todd . In 2023 she co-starred in Lifetime's Ladies Of The 80s: A Divas Christmas with Linda Gray, Donna Mills, Morgan Fairchild and Nicollette Sheridan. "I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of the wonderful Loni Anderson!' Fairchild wrote on X. "The sweetest, most gracious lady! I'm just devastated to hear this." Anderson is survived by Flick, her daughter Deidra and son-in law Charlie Hoffman, son Quinton Anderson Reynolds, grandchildren McKenzie and Megan Hoffman, stepson Adam Flick and wife Helene, and step-grandchildren Felix and Maximilian. A private family service is planned at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Kagan said. – AP
