Hollywood has been mourning the loss of actress, Loni Anderson, who passed away on August 3, 2025. She is best remembered for her iconic role as ‘Jennifer Marlowe’ on the hit sitcom, WKRP in Cincinnati. The Golden Globe-nominated star died at the age of 79, just two days shy of her 80th birthday. However, the cause of her death was unconfirmed, and now, after three whole weeks, Loni’s cause of death has been revealed, leaving fans heartbroken. Here’s everything you must know about it.
Loni Anderson passed away due to a rare illness
Three weeks after Loni Anderson’s demise, the official cause of her death has been revealed. According to her death certificate, obtained by TMZ, she died from metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma. For those unaware, it is a rare and aggressive form of cancer. The illness first begins in the uterus and often spreads to the lungs and liver. It can lead to severe complications and is difficult to treat once it advances. Loni’s death was confirmed by her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan, who mentioned that she passed away in a Los Angeles hospital after what was described as a “prolonged illness.”
