Overview

• Loni Anderson died in a Los Angeles hospital of a prolonged illness, her longtime publicist Cheryl J. Kagan confirmed
• Her performance as Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati broke the “dumb blonde” stereotype by blending glamour with sharp wit
• Colleagues and fans have shared heartfelt tributes online, underscoring her lasting influence on television comedy
• She received two Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nods for the CBS sitcom, which aired from 1978 to 1982
• Anderson is survived by her husband Bob Flick, her daughter Deidra, her son Quinton Anderson Reynolds, and several grandchildren