Cindy Williams Dead: ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star Dies at Age 75 Following Brief Illness Beloved actress widely known as one half of 1970s TV show Laverne & Shirley, Cindy Williams has passed away. Cindy Williams, star of the "Laverne & Shirley" TV show, died in Los Angeles at age 75 on Wednesday. 'Laverne & Shirley' actor Cindy Williams dies at 75. Cindy Williams, who played … [Read more...]