Penny Marshall, "Laverne & Shirley" star, dead at 75

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Published: Dec. 18, 2018 at 1:06 PM CST
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Actress Penny Marshall, best known for playing Laverne DeFazio on "Laverne & Shirley," has died. Her publicist confirmed that she died at her Hollywood Hills home from diabetes-related complications. She was 75.

Marshall made history with her directing career as well. With "Big," starring Tom Hanks, Marshall became the first woman in history to direct a film that grossed more than $100 million. She also grossed more than $100 million with "A League of Her Own."