Linda Lavin's Cause of Death Confirmed as Cardiopulmonary Arrest Linked to Lung Cancer

The 'Alice' star's death certificate reveals new details about her passing at age 87 in December 2024.

Linda Lavin passed away on December 29, 2024, with cardiopulmonary arrest identified as the immediate cause of death and lung cancer as the underlying condition.
The actress underwent a bronchoscopy on December 26, 2024, shortly before her death, to investigate her recently discovered lung cancer.
Lavin was cremated at her Los Angeles home on January 4, 2025, by her husband of nearly 20 years, Steve Bakunas.
Known for her iconic role as Alice Hyatt on the CBS series 'Alice,' Lavin became a symbol of resilience as a widowed working mother, earning two Golden Globe awards for the role.
In addition to her television success, Lavin had a celebrated Broadway career, winning a Tony Award for 'Broadway Bound' and appearing in numerous acclaimed productions over several decades.