Loni Anderson has passed away: what is known about her battle with illness
4 august 2025 в 06:13
Loni Anderson fought with illness until her death. After her death on August 3, 2025, fans, loved ones, and industry colleagues mourned the late actress, who was best known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati.
«We are devastated to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, and grandmother», - the Anderson family shared in a statement obtained by the Associated Press.
Below, we will break down everything we know at the moment about Anderson’s health and the illness she was living with when she passed away.
Rest in peace, Loni Anderson 🙏 pic.twitter.com/xE00ZnG9yp
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) August 3, 2025
In addition to WKRP in Cincinnati, Anderson was known for roles in TV movies like The Jayne Mansfield Story and White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd. Furthermore, Anderson appeared in remakes of films such as Leave Her to Heaven, Sorry, Wrong Number, and Three Coins in the Fountain, as well as TV series like Police Woman, S.W.A.T., Barnaby Jones, and Phyllis.
The exact cause of Anderson’s death was not disclosed at the time of publication. However, publicist Cheryl J. Kagan stated that she died from «a sudden prolonged illness», - according to The Hollywood Reporter.
It is unclear what illness Anderson was living with at the time of her death. She led a private life towards the end of her life.
Anderson was married four times before settling down with husband Bob Flick, whom she married in 2008. They were together until the end of her life.
Before finding love with Flick, Anderson was married to her first husband, Bruce Hasselberg, in 1964 and divorced in 1966. Anderson later started a new life with her second husband, Ross Bickell, whom she married in 1974. They divorced in 1981.
Anderson met her third husband, Burt Reynolds, on The Merv Griffin Show in 1981, and they married in 1988. The couple had what the public considered a fairytale romance, but it ended in a very public and messy divorce in 1994. The former spouses accused each other of infidelity, violence, and financial claims.
Nevertheless, Anderson and Reynolds seemed to maintain a civil relationship after their divorce. After Reynolds' death in 2018, Anderson shared a statement with Fox News, calling the late actor a «wonderful director and actor».
«He was a big part of my life for 12 years and Quinton’s father for thirty years», - Anderson added in her statement. «We will miss him and his wonderful laugh».
Yes, Anderson had two children: a daughter Deidra, whom she shared with ex-husband Hasselberg, and a son Quinton, whom Reynolds adopted after marrying Anderson.
Anderson had an estate worth $ 12 million before her death, according to Celebrity Net Worth
«We are devastated to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, and grandmother», - the Anderson family shared in a statement obtained by the Associated Press.
Below, we will break down everything we know at the moment about Anderson’s health and the illness she was living with when she passed away.
Rest in peace, Loni Anderson 🙏 pic.twitter.com/xE00ZnG9yp
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) August 3, 2025
In addition to WKRP in Cincinnati, Anderson was known for roles in TV movies like The Jayne Mansfield Story and White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd. Furthermore, Anderson appeared in remakes of films such as Leave Her to Heaven, Sorry, Wrong Number, and Three Coins in the Fountain, as well as TV series like Police Woman, S.W.A.T., Barnaby Jones, and Phyllis.
The exact cause of Anderson’s death was not disclosed at the time of publication. However, publicist Cheryl J. Kagan stated that she died from «a sudden prolonged illness», - according to The Hollywood Reporter.
It is unclear what illness Anderson was living with at the time of her death. She led a private life towards the end of her life.
Anderson was married four times before settling down with husband Bob Flick, whom she married in 2008. They were together until the end of her life.
Before finding love with Flick, Anderson was married to her first husband, Bruce Hasselberg, in 1964 and divorced in 1966. Anderson later started a new life with her second husband, Ross Bickell, whom she married in 1974. They divorced in 1981.
Anderson met her third husband, Burt Reynolds, on The Merv Griffin Show in 1981, and they married in 1988. The couple had what the public considered a fairytale romance, but it ended in a very public and messy divorce in 1994. The former spouses accused each other of infidelity, violence, and financial claims.
Nevertheless, Anderson and Reynolds seemed to maintain a civil relationship after their divorce. After Reynolds' death in 2018, Anderson shared a statement with Fox News, calling the late actor a «wonderful director and actor».
«He was a big part of my life for 12 years and Quinton’s father for thirty years», - Anderson added in her statement. «We will miss him and his wonderful laugh».
Yes, Anderson had two children: a daughter Deidra, whom she shared with ex-husband Hasselberg, and a son Quinton, whom Reynolds adopted after marrying Anderson.
Anderson had an estate worth $ 12 million before her death, according to Celebrity Net Worth
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