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Loni Anderson, the TV star best known for playing Jennifer Marlowe on the sitcom Wkrp in Cincinnati, has died at the age of 79. Her publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan, said she passed away in Los Angeles on August 3 after a long illness. She was just two days away from turning 80. Anderson was with her closest family members when she died.

Her family broke the news in a public statement. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,” they said. They decided not to share any more about her health problems.

Fans are remembering how much Anderson cared about health causes, especially her work to spread awareness about Copd, a serious lung disease. She often spoke about it and worked to help people dealing with it. She also spent years caring for her parents, who were both very ill.

Born in Minnesota, Anderson dreamed of acting from a young age.

Loni Anderson, the beloved actress who played Jennifer Marlowe on the hit TV show Wkrp in Cincinnati, has died at the age of 79. Her publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan, confirmed that she passed away in Los Angeles on August 3 after a long illness. Anderson was just two days away from her 80th birthday. She was surrounded by her closest family members when she died.

Her family shared the sad news in a statement. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,” they said. They chose not to share more about her exact health condition.

Anderson’s passing has reminded fans of how much she cared about raising awareness for Copd, a disease that affects the lungs. She often spoke about it publicly and worked to help others. She was also known for taking care of her parents, who were both chronically ill.

Born in Minnesota,...

Loni Anderson, who rose to fame playing Jennifer Marlowe, the glamorous and quick-witted receptionist on the hit sitcom Wkrp in Cincinnati, has passed away at the age of 79. According to the Associated Press, Anderson died following a long illness. Further details have not yet been made public.

For those who might be too young to remember, Wkrp in Cincinnati was widely regarded as one of the sharpest and funniest comedies of its era. Set at a struggling FM radio station in Cincinnati, the show followed a ragtag group of staffers, including bumbling station manager Arthur Carlson (Gordon Jump), straight-laced Gm Andy Travis (Gary Sandy), DJs Dr. Johnny Fever (Howard Hesseman) and Venus Flytrap (Tim Reid), smarmy ad salesman Herb Tarlek (Frank Bonner), anxious newsman Les Nessman (Richard Sanders), and reporter Bailey Quarters (Jan Smithers).

Among them, Anderson probably had the quickest rise to fame. Her portrayal of Jennifer—a blonde...

Loni Anderson, who played the savvy, high-heeled receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on “Wkrp in Cincinnati,” died on Sunday, according to AP. She was 79.

Anderson died at a hospital in Los Angeles after a battle with a “prolonged” illness, according to her publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan.

“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,” Anderson’s family told AP in a statement.

Airing four seasons from 1978 to 1982, “Wkrp in Cincinnati” followed a has-been Ohio radio station attempting a desperate image change by swapping their typical fare of low-impact jams to chart-topping rock and roll. Anderson starred as Jennifer Marlowe, Wkrp’s empowered, quick-witted receptionist. Known for using her womanly charms to dismiss her boss, Mr. Carlson, she often served as a reliable anchor for the station, getting things done despite her incompetent co-workers. She earned two Emmy nods and three Golden Globe nominations for the role.

Josh Brolin struggled a lot before Thanos’ role (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Yes, Josh Brolon struggled quite a bit. “For 22 years, the phone never rang,” he admitted. Yeah, Thanos had the Infinity Stones, but Brolin? He had stock trading and self-doubt to keep him afloat.

The 90s weren’t kind. Brolin spent years bouncing between roles that were so forgettable, even IMDb barely noticed. At one point, he co-founded a website tracking stock market trends. Hollywood stardom? More like finance bro side hustle. But his struggles weren’t just professional—1995 hit hard. His mother died in a car accident a day after his 27th birthday. That same year, his father divorced Jan Smithers, and two years later, married Barbra freaking Streisand. Life wasn’t just throwing curveballs—it was chucking boulders.

And then came No Country for Old Men. Brolin sent in a tape for the Coen brothers, who promptly dismissed it.

Frank Bonner, the veteran actor who became famous for portraying Herb Tarlek on the TV sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Wednesday. He was 79.

Bonner’s family confirmed to TMZ that the actor died as a result of complications from Lewy body dementia.

Desiree Boers-Kort, Bonner’s daughter, posted in a “WKRP In Cincinnati” Facebook group, saying that the actor “loved his fans and was still signing autograph requests up until the last few weeks of his illness. Thank you to all who followed his career. He will be forever missed."

Bonner appeared in 88 of the 90 episodes of “WKRP in Cincinnati,” which aired for four seasons from 1978-82. He also directed six episodes of the sitcom, which followed the misadventures of the staff of a struggling rock radio station in Cincinnati. Bonner’s character was a tasteless sales manager at the station who often failed to secure deals with major advertising agencies.

Frank Bonner, the actor who played radio-station sales manager Herb Tarlek on “Wkrp in Cincinnati” died on Wednesday, his friend and former co-star Gary Sandy has confirmed. He was 79.

“It Is True!” Sandy posted to Facebook. “Rip My Great Friend!!!”

TMZ first reported on Thursday that Bonner died “a result of complications from Lewy body dementia.” His family told the outlet that Bonner died “peacefully” with loved ones present.

“Wkrp in Cincinnati” aired from 1978 to 1982, with Bonner starring on all four seasons as the brash and ineffectual sales manager Herb Tarlek. The rest of the cast on the ensemble sitcom included Sandy, Howard Hesseman, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Tim Reid, Jan Smithers and Richard Sanders.

The show returned as “The New Wkrp in Cincinnati” in the early ’90s, and Bonner returned to reprise his role. Between the two iterations, Bonner played Father Robert Hargis in the “Growing Pains” spinoff series “Just the Ten of Us.