Loni Anderson, Star of WKRP in Cincinnati, Dies at 79

Loni Anderson

Gofrixty [23 August 2025] – Hollywood is mourning the death of Loni Anderson, the adored actress who played Jennifer Marlowe in the popular television show WKRP in Cincinnati. Death Anderson died on August 3, 2025, less than a month from her 80th birthday. Her family said the cause was metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma, an unusual form of cancer.

Anderson became a major star in the late 1970s when WKRP in Cincinnati first hit the air, but she seemed to be a familiar face even before that. Playing the smart and funny receptionist shattered stereotypes and won her an adoring following from both fans and critics alike. She played the role with wit and grace, and it was clear she was more than just a glamorous figure. The show turned into a cultural phenomenon, and Anderson’s performance established her as a television icon.

She worked beyond the sitcom. Anderson appeared in movies, longform television, and stage productions, where she displayed her multi-faceted talent as an actress. She also embodied resilience, balancing her career with personal hardships — including her much-publicized marriages and health struggles. Throughout, she maintained a strong spirit and her indelible charisma, which endeared her to audiences for generations.


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At left, fans and fellow actors have taken to social media to pay tribute, remembering Anderson not only as a star but also as a warm and generous man. Her professionalism, her sense of humor and her ability to light up every set she walked on was just some of the reasons why people liked her. Colleagues remembered her as someone who was consistently nice and respectful to everyone, regardless of their position in the industry.

The death of Loni Anderson is the end of an era for fans of television who came of age while watching WKRP in Cincinnati. Her work will continue to influence future generations of fans, thanks to her performances. She proved that talent, intelligence, and heart will rise up beyond all that glamor.

Loni Anderson may be departed but the light she once brought to Hollywood will never dim.


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