The screwball comedy series, created by her late brother, Garry Marshall, followed the antics of two blue-collar women who worked as bottle cappers at a factory in Milwaukee. Marshall became a star with the hit series “Laverne & Shirley,” which ran from 1976 to 1983. We hope her life continues to inspire others to spend time with family, work hard and make all of their dreams come true.” The Marshall family said, “Penny was a girl from the Bronx, who came out West, put a cursive ‘L’ on her sweater and transformed herself into a Hollywood success story. In a statement, her family said, “Our family is heartbroken over the passing of Penny Marshall.” They called her “a tomboy who loved sports, doing puzzles of any kind, drinking milk and Pepsi together and being with her family.” She also grossed more than $100 million with “A League of Her Own.” Marshall also directed “Awakenings” and “The Preacher’s Wife.” With “Big,” starring Tom Hanks, Marshall became the first woman in history to direct a film that grossed more than $100 million. Marshall made history with her directing career as well. Her publicist confirmed that she died at her Hollywood Hills home Monday night from diabetes-related complications. Actress Penny Marshall, best known for playing Laverne DeFazio on “Laverne & Shirley,” has died.
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