Obituary of Penny Marshall

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Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall (born October 15th, 1943 in The Bronx, New York) was a TV Actress who was best known for playing Laverne DeFazio on the American TV sitcom "Laverne & Shirley". Penny died on December 17th, 2018 and her death was because of complications from diabetes. She was 75 years old.

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Penny Marshall Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Marshall, Penny
    • Common Name: Penny Marshall
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 15, 1943
    • Age: 75 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Carole Penelope Marshall
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

    Penny's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Carole Penny Marshall
    • Father: Anthony Wallace Marshall
    • Mother: Marjorie Irene Marshall (née Ward)
    • Brother(s):
    • Sister(s):
      • Ronny Hallin
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Rob Reiner (married 10 April 1971-divorced 1981)
      • Michael Henry (married 1961-divorced 1963)
    • Daughter(s):

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 17 2018 at age 75
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Diabetes (related complications)
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress Film Producer American Born on October 15th Born in 1943 Born in New York Died in 2018 Died at age 75 Died from Diabetes

Quotable Quotes:

"I have a strange combination of fearlessness and massive insecurity." (IMDB)

"Penny was an iconic actress, director, and producer who brought joy and laughter to audiences throughout her remarkable life and will continue to be remembered for her contributions to the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Penny Marshall was a accomplished filmmaker and actress, known for her groundbreaking work behind the camera and on screen, until her passing after a long battle with cancer. (V)"

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

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