Loni Anderson, the actress best known for her role as receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," has died at the age of 79. Her publicist confirmed that she passed away in a Los Angeles hospital on August 3, 2025, after a "prolonged illness." The specific cause of death was not disclosed, but Anderson was a longtime advocate for COPD awareness, a cause she took up after both her parents suffered from the disease.
Anderson's portrayal of the smart and glamorous receptionist on "WKRP in Cincinnati" earned her two Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nominations. She would have turned 80 on August 5. She is survived by her husband, Bob Flick, and her two children.
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