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Loni Anderson, "WKRP" Star, Dies at 79 from Cancer

8/23/2025

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Actress Loni Anderson, famous for "WKRP in Cincinnati," died at 79 from metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma.
She passed away on August 3 in a Los Angeles hospital after a long illness.
Anderson's family mourned her loss, emphasizing her legacy as a cherished actress and mother.
She was married to Burt Reynolds from 1988 to 1994 and had a son, Quinton.

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Actress Loni Anderson, famous for "WKRP in Cincinnati," died at 79 from metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma.
She passed away on August 3 in a Los Angeles hospital after a long illness.
Anderson's family mourned her loss, emphasizing her legacy as a cherished actress and mother.
She was married to Burt Reynolds from 1988 to 1994 and had a son, Quinton.