Lavin died unexpectedly in Los Angeles due to complications from lung cancer,according to her PR representative.
During her tenure on the series, Lavin won two Golden Globes and earned an Emmy nomination.
She also won a Tony Award in 1987 for her work inBroadway Bound.
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Lavin transitioned to Hollywood in the mid-70s, first appearing in an episode ofRhoda.
Lavin also performed the shows theme song, Theres a New Girl in Town.
I knew it behooved me to learn about single mothers and working women, Lavin recalled in a2012 interview.
Suddenly, I had a rhetoric, I had a commitment.
Lavin also continued acting on stage, including in plays and musicals likeThe Diary of Anne FrankandFollies.
I loved writing for you on9JKLall those years ago.
I just loved YOU.
In your magnetic orbit.
That we got to collaborate again onNo Good Deedwas simply a gift.
You were, as always, incredibly gracious, totally hilarious and pitch perfect.
Ready to play and full of life.
Your warmth and kindness was unparalleled.
The production is scheduled to resume in January.
She was a legend in our industry, bringing her tremendous talent to audiences for over seven decades.
She will be forever missed by herMid-Century Modernfamily, as we mourn this incredible loss together.
