80’s icon, Loni Anderson, passes away at age 79

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By Jay Edwards

August 03, 2025 at 8:36 pm EDT

She was one of the most familiar faces of the 80’s, TV icon Loni Anderson has passed away just 2 days before her 80th birthday.

According to “People,” she died at an LA hospital following a prolonged illness. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,” Loni’s family said in a statement.

Loni was well-known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on “WKRP in Cincinnati.” She was also married to Burt Reynolds after they tied the knot in Jupiter, FL in 1988.

Jay Edwards

Jay Edwards is an Orlando native and proud to call Central Florida his home! He has lived in Seminole County since the age of 2 and attended school at Lake Brantley High School, Seminole Community College, and then graduated with a Radio/TV degree from UCF.