Loni Anderson, recognized for playing Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati, died on August 3, 2025. While her precise cause of death has not been disclosed, the late actress’ publicist revealed that she died from a health condition.

Loni Anderson Cause of Death: How Did the 'WKRP in Cincinnati' Star Die? originally appeared on Parade. Actress Loni Anderson, best known for starring on WKRP in Cincinnati, died on Sunday, August 3, just days before her birthday, according to the Associated Press. Anderson would have turned 80 years old on August 5.

Loni Anderson, the beloved actress who played Jennifer Marlowe on the hit TV show WKRP in Cincinnati, has died at the age of 79. Her publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan, confirmed that she passed away in Los Angeles on August 3 after a long illness.