Penny Marshall Dead - Actress & Director Dies at 75

Penny Marshall has sadly died at the age of 75.

The actress, comedian and director died on Monday night (December 17) at her home in Hollywood, TMZ reports.

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The cause of death was reportedly from complications due to diabetes.

Penny was known for her many roles in Hollywood, from starring in Laverne & Shirley to directing Tom Hanks in Big, Robin Williams in Awakenings and Madonna, Geena Davis and Rosie O’Donnell in A League of Their Own among many others.

She made history as the first woman to direct a film that grossed more than $100 million.

Our thoughts are with Penny‘s loved ones at this difficult time.