Linda Lavin, Acclaimed Star of Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dead at 87

Story by Emily Zemler

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Beloved sitcom star Linda Lavin, best known for playing the title role in 'Alice,' passes away at 87 after battle with lung cancer.

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Lavin was a revered Broadway and TV actress and singer, with a long, acclaimed career spanning over 6 decades.
Her iconic role as the title character on the hit CBS series 'Alice' from 1976-1985 cemented her status as a beloved TV icon.

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Linda Lavin, 'Alice'