Famed actress, director Penny Marshall who co-starred in 'Laverne & Shirley' dies aged 75

Actress Penny Marshall, co-star of 'Laverne & Shirley' and director of 'Big' and 'A League of Their Own,' died at 75 due to diabetes complications
UPDATED DEC 19, 2018

Actress Penny Marshall, who starred alongside Cindy Williams in the ABC comedy 'Laverne & Shirley', and moved on to become a successful director with beloved films such as 'Big' and 'A League of Their Own,' died Monday night at her Hollywood Hills home. She was 75 and the cause of her death was revealed to be complications from diabetes.

Actress Penny Marshall attends the 10th Annual TV Land Awards at the Lexington Avenue Armory on April 14, 2012 in New York City.
Actress Penny Marshall attends the 10th Annual TV Land Awards at the Lexington Avenue Armory on April 14, 2012 in New York City.

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