She was 75. Marshall was known for playing Laverne DeFazio on the hit ABC series Laverne & Shirley, which was created by her brother Garry Marshall. He died in 2016 of complications from a stroke.

Hanks and Marshall worked together on two films: 1988’s Big and 1992’s A League of Their Own, which starred Davis, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell, Lori Petty and Marshall’s daughter Tracy Reiner.

Remembering Penny Marshall's Trailblazing Career as a Film Director Penny Marshall had a knack for directing films that highlighted the comedy and drama in everyday life. Khal December 18, 2018 ...

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Penny Marshall was one of the most important trailblazers. Her comedic talents brought success & fame, but she truly broke the mold w her directing- Big, Awakenings, A League of Their Own ...

Penny Marshall brought us great laughter and truly broke new ground as a director. Neither a schlemiel, nor ever a schlimazel, she shall be missed by her many fans. Rest in peace.

Penny Marshall brought us great laughter and truly broke new ground as a director. Neither a schlemiel, nor ever a schlimazel, she shall be missed by her many fans.

Beloved sitcom and screen actress Penny Marshall, who gained fame in the late ’70s for her sitcom Laverne & Shirley before transitioning behind the camera to great success, has died. She was 75.

The death of Laverne & Shirley star Cindy Williams has brought her iconic sitcom work with Penny Marshall back into the spotlight. The film and television star died of a short illness on Jan. 30.

Director and actress Penny Marshall passed away Monday at the age of 75, her publicist confirmed. Marshall, the sister of the late filmmaker Garry Marshall, got her start as an actress on Laverne ...

"Penny Marshall was a pioneer in television and the big screen who understood humor comes in many forms and some of life's deeper truths require a laugh," he tweeted.