Actree Cindy Williams,who was best know to American audiences as on half of hit 1970s television show Laverne & Shirley,has passed away at the age of 75.

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She was the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 80s for her role as Shirley opposite penny Marshall’s Laverne on the beloved sitcom "Laverne & Shirley"

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Williams worked with some of Hollywood’s most elite directors in a film career that preceded her full time move to television,appearing in George Cukor’s 1972 ......

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"Travels with my Aunt" George Lucas’1973 "American Graffiti” and Francis Ford Coppola’s "The conversation" from 1974.

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Williams’ passing was reported on monday evening in a statement released by her family,where it was revealed that she actully passed away the previous Wednesday.

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she had been struggling with a brief illness,according to a statement from her family spokesperson.

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The statement,on behalf of her children Zak and Emily Hudson,read in part,"The passing of our Kind,hilarious mother, Cindy william.....

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has brought us loving her been our joy and privilege. She was one of a kind, beautiful,generous and possessed a brilliant sense of humor and a glittering spirit that everyone loved.

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Earlier this month,Williams was reportedly scheduled to appear at the world of Wheels auto show in pittsburgh alongside  of Twisted Sister. 

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