RIP Penny Marshall

Bronx-born Penny Marshall, who found ‘70s sitcom success on “Laverne and Shirley” before stepping behind the camera for Hollywood hits like “Big” and “A League of Their Own,” died Monday night at her California home. She was 75.

“Yes she did (die) … peacefully at her Hollywood Hills home,” said her publicist publicist Michelle Bega. “She passed away from complications from diabetes."

Marshall’s triumphs as a director broke new ground the male-dominated movie industry, and she became the first female director to score a $100 million gross with “Big” in 1988. She turned the financial trick again with “A League of Their Own” four years later.

But she directed only one feature film after 1996, and kept a low acting profile with cameo roles in films like “Get Shorty” and “Blonde Ambition.”



Penny Marshall dead at 75, best known as TV's Laverne and director of 'Big,' 'A League of Their Own' - NY Daily News

 

We will miss you Laverne, you were very talented......RIP.

 

RIP

 

I always liked her. She was unique. I’m sad.

 

I'll never forget her...break-dancing to one of my favorite songs: "Beat Box" by Art Of Noise!

 

R.I.P.

 

Just came up on the local news.

 

I was just watching "A League of Their Own" for the millionth time on Sunday.

Fond memories of watching Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days as a kid. She was a big part of my childhood, and I enjoyed her films in adulthood.

R.I.P.

 

RIP. You were in my dreams in the 70's.....

 

Hasn't looked well in years.RIP

 

Schlemiel! Schlemazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!

You did it, You made your dreams come true.

You will be missed.

 

'Peacefully at home'...good for her.

 

Gonna throw back some Milk and Pepsi tonight.

 

She's most famous as Laverne, and as a director, but I'll always think of her as Myrna Turner.

 

We all know Laverne was the sexy one!
RIP

 

A wonderfully, talented woman.

 

oh man, I enjoyed her.

 

Penny and Farrah, together again...

 

Bummer i loved that show Laverne n SHirley
You will be missed.
RIP

 

R.I.P.

I didn't know she directed Big. I love that and A League of Their Own.

Maybe we should retire the cursive letter "L" in her honor.

 

She was awesome. RIP.

dan c

 

Always liked her very much. Rest in peace Penny, reunited with Garry.

 

RIP

 

That is sad news.

 

Very sad news. Such a great talent. I still watch Laverne & Shirley when I catch it on. RIP, Penny, and thanks for all the memories.