In a statement released through family spokeswoman Liza Cranis, Cindy Williams’ children, Zak and Emily Hudson announced that Williams died in Los Angeles at age 75 on Wednesday after a brief illness.
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“The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed,” the statement said. “Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege. She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous and possessed a brilliant sense of humor and a glittering spirit that everyone loved.”
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Cindy Williams was an American actress and producer best known for her role as Shirley Feeney on the television sitcom Happy Days, and Laverne & Shirley.
Cynthia Jane Williams was born on August 22, 1947, in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles, California, United States of America. She had one sibling, a sister named Carol Ann.
Cindy Williams acted at Birmingham High School, graduating in 1965. She attended Los Angeles City College with a theatre major.
Cindy Williams appeared with Penny Marshall on the TV series Sam & Cat in the episode “#SalmonCat” (2013).
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