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Cindy Williams Through the Years: A Life in Photos

Cindy Williams - 1920
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Cindy Williams Through the Years: A Life in Photos

By Zach Seemayer

5:41 PM PST, January 30, 2023

The celebrated actress -- best known as the star of Laverne & Shirley, alongside Penny Marshall -- died on Jan. 25 at the age of 74. In memory of the beloved comic actress' life and legacy, ET is taking a look back through her storied life, both on-screen and off, from her work on American Graffiti to the release of her memoirs.

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'American Graffiti'

American Graffiti
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Ron Howard, as Steve Boland, starred opposite Williams -- as Laurie Henderson -- in 1973's American Graffiti.


'Benji' Debut

Cindy Williams
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Primetime Challenge

Williams and Bridges
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Williams hopped on a bicycle with Lloyd Bridges for a special episode of Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes in 1977.


Beaming Promos

Laverne & Shirley
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Williams and her Laverne & Shirley co-star Penny Marshall posed for promo photos for the third season of their hit sitcom.

 


Cindy and Bill

Cindy Williams
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Williams was all smiles with her future husband, Bill Hudson, at a wrap party in 1982.


Emmy Girls

Cindy Williams
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Williams brought her daughter, Emily, to the 50th Annual Emmy Awards in 1998.


TV Land

Williams, Marshall
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Williams and Marshall were honored at the TV Land Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in 2003.


Red Carpet Fun

Cindy Williams
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Williams brought her son, Zachary, to the red carpet premiere of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life in 2003.


Hollywood Stars

Walk of Fame
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Williams and Marshall were honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.

 


Book Signing

Cindy Williams
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Williams met with fans and signed autographs at an event promoting her memoir, Shirley, I Jest!: A Storied Life, at Book Soup in West Hollywood in 2015.

 


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David Crosby Throughout The Years

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David Crosby Throughout The Years

5:36 PM PST, January 19, 2023

David Crosby, founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash died in January 2023. He was 81.
In a statement shared with Variety, his wife, Jan Dance, confirmed the news, revealing that the singer-songwriter and guitarist died after a battle with a long illness.
Here's a look back at his life in photos.

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2020

David Crosby
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David Crosby attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on Jan. 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.


2008

Graham Nash, Neil Young, David Crosby and Stephen Stills
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Musicians Graham Nash, Neil Young, David Crosby and Stephen Stills attend the premiere of CSNY Deja Vu at the Eccles Theatre during 2008 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 25, 2008 in Park City, Utah. 


2000

David Crosby, Jan Dance, William Baldwin, and Julia Louis Dreyfuss
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Singer and songwriter David Crosby, left, his wife Jan Dance, actor William Baldwin, and actress Julia Louis Dreyfuss poses at a reception held by The Creative Coalition Aug. 16, 2000 in Los Angeles, CA. 


1995

Queen Latifah, David Crosby and Melissa Etheridge
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Queen Latifah, David Crosby and Melissa Etheridge during 1995 MTV Rock the Vote in Los Angeles, California, United States.

 


1993

David Crosby, Phil Collins and wife Jill Collins
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David Crosby, Phil Collins, and wife Jill Collins attend Third Annual Fire and Ice Ball Benefit on Dec. 6, 1993 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. 


1988

David Crosby and Susan Sennett
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David Crosby and wife Susan Sennett attend the campaign fundraiser for Lisa Specht on Sept. 24, 1988 at Don Henley's home in Los Angeles, California. 


1987

David Crosby and Graham Nash
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David Crosby and Graham Nash take a break in rehearsal to pose together almost 20 years after the formation of their band, Crosby, Stills & Nash. 


1977

Stephen Stills, David Crosby and Graham Nash
Stephen Stills, David Crosby and Graham Nash

Stephen Stills, David Crosby and Graham Nash perform at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California on Oct. 22, 1977


1970

David Crosby
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David Crosby of the group Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young performs at Olympia Stadium on June 12, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan. 


1966

The Byrds
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Studio group portrait of American folk rock band The Byrds in Soho, London.


1965

Jim McGuinn and David Crosby
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Jim McGuinn aka Roger McGuinn and David Crosby of The Byrds at a recording session in Los Angeles, California, Jan. 28, 1965. 


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