Cindy Williams on Penny Marshall's Death: Remembering Their Partnership and Private Tribute

Cindy Williams’ reflections on Penny Marshall’s death honor a decades-long creative partnership that shaped a classic sitcom and defined 1970s and 1980s television comedy. Their work on Laverne & Shirley remains a benchmark for character-driven ensemble shows, and Williams has spoken openly about the lasting personal and professional influence of her friend and co-star. Below, we reconstruct their on- and off-screen relationship, the circumstances of Marshall’s death, and how Williams has kept those memories alive in interviews and public appearances.