Sarah Paulson and Patricia Heaton were among those who paid tribute to Broadway star and comedy actress Linda Lavin after her death aged 87.
Paulson, 50, who starred alongside Lavin in Broadway’s Collected Stories, posted a series of selfies accompanied by sweet messages about the star.
“I will love you forever,” he wrote alongside a photo of the duo in a photo booth.
He also included a photo of them bowing after a performance of Collected Stories. “One of the great honors of my life,” Paulson said. “(I wasn’t very good, she was brilliant),” she added.
One of the photos Paulson shared appeared to be taken from her recent 50th birthday party, which Lavín attended. She dated the photo December 14, 2024.
“I love you so much,” Paulson captioned the photo of her, Lavin and another friend.
Sarah Paulson was among those paying tribute to Broadway star and comedy actress Linda Lavin after her death aged 87.
Patricia Heaton was also among the celebrities who paid tribute to Linda; In the photo with Lavín in 2003.
Paulson added that Lavin “always appeared before me” while sharing a snapshot of them taken earlier this year.
Heaton, 66, who starred alongside Lavin in the 1987 comedy A Room For Two, praised the actress as a “true friend” and “total force of nature” as she turned to X to mourn the loss.
While A Room For Two, which Heaton described as her ‘first major TV role’, lasted just two seasons, their friendship endured and they even had dinner together just a few months ago.
“I’m down here in my basement looking through some old photos and I found some photos of me and my dear friend Linda Lavin,” he said in the video. ‘She was a legend. The first major role I had on television was as his daughter in a short but wonderful show called A Room For Two. She was my mentor, my guardian angel.
‘She really looked after me and taught me a lot. Not just about acting but about life. And we had dinner a couple of months ago when I was in Los Angeles. And she was as smart, funny and energetic as she’s always been.
“And she passed away today,” he said before taking a long pause. ‘I’m going to miss her. She was a good friend.
One of the photos Paulson shared appeared to have been taken at her recent 50th birthday party, which Lavín attended.
Paulson praised his former co-star’s loyalty
She gushed about working with Lavín on Collected Stories as “one of the great honors of my life.”
Heaton remembered her friend and former co-star in a video posted on X
She posted the clip on X, writing alongside a series of broken heart emojis: “Just heard the news that my dear friend Linda Lavin died.” Totally unexpected, even at the age of 87. A true friend and a total force of nature.’
Producer Liz Feldman, who worked with Lavin on No Good Deed and 9JKL, also paid tribute.
She shared a selfie of herself with Lavin followed by a photo of the No Good Deed cast and a long, sweet message praising the late star.
‘Oh sweet, bright, talented and beautiful @linda_lavin. Working with you was once an honor and a joy,” he captioned the post. ‘I loved writing for you on 9JKL all those years ago. I just loved you. Being close to you. In your magnetic orbit. That we could collaborate again on No Good Deed It was just a gift. You were, as always, incredibly kind, totally hilarious and perfect to play.
Producer Liz Feldman, who worked with Lavin on No Good Deed and 9JKL, also paid tribute.
Actor Joe Mantegna posted a selfie with Linda while paying his respects.
‘His warmth and kindness were incomparable. I just loved you. We all did it. I’m so glad I saw you a few weeks ago at the premiere and introduced you to my parents. They were delighted to meet you. And my dad made it very clear to me that you were his favorite part of No Good Deed. He wasn’t the only one who felt this way. Thank you for letting me enter your impressive orbit. And for allowing me to spin with you for a while.’
Actor Joe Mantegna posted a selfie with Linda while paying his respects.
‘One of the rarest gifts in life is making a “new” old friend. Linda Lavín was that for me and my family. Rest in peace dear Linda,’ he said.
Publicist Danny Deraney published the introduction to Alice’s pilot as the actress remembers.
Publicist Danny Deraney published the introduction to Alice’s pilot as the actress remembers.
‘God speed up Linda Lavín. “I always loved Alice and the rhythm of the song is a hit,” he tweeted.
Lavín, a beloved Broadway star and television actress, died unexpectedly due to complications from recently discovered lung cancer, according to Deadline.
The news came as a surprise since Lavín was still working this month.
Lavin was known for her illustrious and award-winning acting career on both Broadway and television.
She is perhaps best recognized for her role in the 1976 sitcom Alice.
For her portrayal of the main character over nine seasons, she was recognized and nominated for an Emmy Award.
Lavín died on Sunday, December 29 at the age of 87. The beloved Broadway star and television actress passed away unexpectedly due to complications from recently discovered lung cancer; Pictured at the Dec. 4 Hollywood premiere of No Good Deed.
She then starred in the 1986 play Broadway Bound and won a Tony for her performance.
Lavín’s entertainment career dates back to the days when she worked as a children’s theater actress.
He later performed on Broadway beginning in the 1960s and appeared in the musical It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman, as well as the play Last of the Red Hot Lovers.
For his performance on the latter Broadway stage, he earned his first of six Tony Award nominations in 1970.
She then took home her first win for her performance in Broadway Bound in 1987.
His most recent Tony nomination was in 2012 for his performance in The Lyons.
Since her breakthrough stage role, she continued to jump between acting on Broadway and Hollywood.
Lavin appeared in television series including Barney Miller from 1975 to 1976 as a roadside diner waitress.
Lavin was known for her illustrious and award-winning acting career on both Broadway and television; photographed in Alice’s portrait between 1976 and 1985
Lavín’s entertainment career dates back to the days when she worked as a children’s theater actress. He later performed on Broadway beginning in the 1960s and appeared in the musical It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman, as well as the play; photographed in March 2023 in New York City
For his performance in Last of the Red Hot Lovers, he earned his first of six Tony Award nominations in 1970; photographed alongside Rita Moreno in 1978 Pasadena
In the last decade, he had other major television roles and was a series regular on the NBC comedy series Sean Saves the World, as well as CBS’s 9JKL and B Positive; photographed in B Positive still
She also played a young widowed mother in the 1976 comedy series Alice, which aired on CBS for nine seasons and 202 episodes.
In the last decade, he had other major television roles and was a series regular on the NBC comedy series Sean Saves the World, as well as CBS’s 9JKL and B Positive.
This year, she continued to stay busy and guest-starred on CBS’ Elsbeth, took on a recurring role on Netflix’s No Good Deed, and also worked on the upcoming Hulu show, Mid-Century Modern.
She filmed her most recent episode for the comedy series just a couple of weeks ago, according to Deadline.
She made her last public appearance earlier this month when she walked the red carpet for the premiere of No Good Deed in Hollywood on December 4.