Star Of ‘Laverne & Shirley’, Cindy Williams Dies At 75

'Laverne and Shirley' actress Cindy Williams, who died at 75, spoke strongly of her faith in life.

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Cindy Williams, best known for her role as Shirley on the sitcom Laverne and Shirley, died Wednesday after a brief illness.

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She died peacefully last week after a brief illness, according to a statement from her children.

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Her children, Zach and Emily Hudson, released a statement through family spokeswoman Lisa Kranis.

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Her death "brings us an immense sadness that can never truly be expressed", he said in a statement on Monday.

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"The passing of our kind, cheerful mother, Cindy Williams, has come to us with an immeasurable sadness that can never truly be expressed.

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Her two sons said their mother was dedicated to saving animals, her faith and making the world smile.

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But she was best known for "Laverne & Shirley," the "Happy Days" spinoff that ran on ABC from 1976 to 1983.

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Williams was born on August 22, 1947 in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles, California.

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Cindy Williams attended Los Angeles City College and graduated in 1965 with a theater major.

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