Breaking news: Loni Anderson, star of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 79

She earned Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for her role.

View in browser Aug. 3, 2025, 8:24 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Loni Anderson, Star of 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' Dies at 79 The actress, who played the platinum blonde receptionist on the screwball comedy in the late 1970s and early '80s, and later became a tabloid mainstay during her contentious divorce from the actor Burt Reynolds, died just days before her 80th birthday. Read more If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018