Cindy Williams, a co-star in “American Graffiti,” and a dear friend of Ron Howard, passed away

According to a statement from her family, actress Cindy Williams passed away last week (Wednesday, January 25) after a brief illness.

She passed away at the age of 75 and was best remembered for her role as Shirley Feeney on the sitcom Laverne & Shirley.

According to a statement from her children, “the departure of our wonderful, humorous mother, Cindy Williams, has given us incomparable pain that could never properly be described.”

We have enjoyed and valued the opportunity to know and love her. She was exceptional, lovely, giving, and loved by all. She also had a wonderful sense of humour and a sparkling spirit.

Cindy was so nuanced & great in this scene. It was the first one we shot in the film. https://t.co/BWIjWFxpTj

— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) January 31, 2023