The Golden Globe-winning star of the hit sitcom “Alice” passed away in December 2024, leaving her family and fans heartbroken. New details about the legendary actress’s cause of death have now come to light.
Linda Lavin, the acclaimed actress known for her Emmy-nominated role in the 1976 sitcom “Alice” and her Tony-winning performance in the 1986 play “Broadway Bound,” passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 87.
Earlier, in December 2024, her representative confirmed that Lavin died unexpectedly due to complications from recently diagnosed lung cancer. The actress had been actively working just weeks before her death, promoting her Netflix series “No Good Deed” and filming the Hulu comedy “Mid-Century Modern,” where she played a leading role.
According to a death certificate obtained by TMZ, Lavin’s official cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest, with lung cancer listed as the underlying condition.
Cardiopulmonary arrest, commonly known as cardiac arrest, occurs when the heart stops pumping blood due to an electrical issue, which can lead to unconsciousness and, if untreated, death within minutes.Medical experts emphasize the importance of immediate action, such as calling for help and performing CPR, in such cases to improve survival chances.
In 2024, Lavin underwent a bronchoscopy, a procedure used to examine and diagnose lung conditions. Following her death, she was cremated at her Los Angeles residence, where she lived with her husband, Steve Bakunas.