Loni Anderson died from an illness, her publicist announced, but what sickness was she battling? Here, we break down her health before death.
Loni Anderson was battling an illness by the time she died. After news broke of her death on August 3, 2025, fans, loved ones and industry peers mourned the late actress, who was best known for playing the character Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati.
“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,” Anderson’s family shared in a statement obtained by the Associated Press.
Below, we’re breaking down everything we know so far about Anderson’s health and the illness she was living with when she died.
In addition to WKRP in Cincinnati, Anderson was famous for starring in the telefilms The Jayne Mansfield Story and White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd. Additionally, Anderson appeared in the remake films Leave Her to Heaven, Sorry, Wrong Number and Three Coins in the Fountain and the television shows Police Woman, S.
