Obituary of Erin Moran

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Erin Moran

Erin Moran (born October 18th, 1960 in Burbank, California) was an TV Actress who was best known for the role of Joanie Cunningham on the American TV series "Happy Days" and its spin-off "Joanie Loves Chachi". Sadly, Erin died on April 22nd, 2017 and her death was reportedly because of squamous cell carcinoma (cancer). She was only 56 years old when she died.

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Erin Moran Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Moran, Erin
    • Common Name: Erin Moran
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Burbank, California, United States
    • Birth Date: October 18, 1960
    • Age: 56 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Erin Fleishmann
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1966-2012
    Erin Moran (cropped)
    Erin on Wikipedia
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    Erin's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Erin Marie Moran
    • Father: Edward Moran
    • Mother: Sharon Moran
    • Brother(s):
    • Sister(s):
      • Kelly Moran
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Steven Fleischmann (married 23 November 1993-2017-her death)
      • Rocky Ferguson (married 1987-divorced 1993)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 22 2017 at age 56
  • Place: Corydon, Indiana, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (Squamous cell carcinoma)

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on October 18th Born in 1960 Born in California Died in 2017 Died at age 56 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"[on growing up as Joanie on Happy Days (1974)] When I was fifteen, they suddenly wanted me to lose weight and become this sexy thing." (IMDB)

"Erin will always be remembered for her talented acting career and the impact she made on fans around the world. (V)"

"Erin Moran had a successful professional life as an actress, best known for her role as Joanie Cunningham on the popular sitcom "Happy Days," but unfortunately faced financial struggles and substance abuse issues later in her career, ultimately leading to her untimely death. (V)"

Is Ms. Erin Moran still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-27 13:03:37
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