‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ star was 79

WKRP in Cincinnati star Loni Anderson has died at age 79.

The actress died at noon on Sunday, August 3, in a Los Angeles hospital surrounded by family, her longtime publicist Cheryl J. Kagan confirmed to EW. Anderson would have turned 80 on August 5.

“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,” her family said in a statement.

Anderson is survived by her husband Bob Flick, daughter Deidra and son-in-law Charlie Hoffman, son Quinton Anderson Reynolds, grandchildren McKenzie and Megan Hoffman, stepson Adam Flick and wife Helene, and step-grandchildren Felix and Maximilian.

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