Penny Marshall passed away on December 17, 2018, in Los Angeles at the age of 75.

Quick Scoop

Penny Marshall, beloved for starring in Laverne & Shirley and later directing films like Big and A League of Their Own , died on December 17, 2018. Her death was attributed to cardiopulmonary failure and complications related to diabetes, according to public records and reports.

A brief note on her legacy

  • She was one of the first women to achieve major, consistent commercial success as a Hollywood film director.
  • Her work on Big made her the first woman to direct a movie that grossed over $100 million at the box office.

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