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Actress Linda Lavin unexpectedly passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 87. She had a successful career with notable projects such as Alice <\/em>and Barney Miller<\/em>. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Lavin had an estimated net worth of around $6 million<\/strong> at the time of her death.<\/p>\n The actress had been battling lung cancer for a long time, which eventually led to her demise, as revealed by her PR representative to Deadline. However, detailed information on her health struggles is currently awaited.<\/p>\n Social media platforms were flooded with tributes following her passing. Actor Joe Mantegna described Linda Lavin as a new old friend<\/a>, who was an important part of his life and family. His post included a photo of him posing with Lavin.<\/p>\n In an interview with Backstage Magazine in 2019, Linda recalled working in nightclubs during her early days. After auditioning for some chorus roles, she landed a Broadway<\/a> show. While asked what advice she would give to aspiring actors, she said:<\/p>\n “You know, I don’t give advice. I share my experience with people. I share my hope and my story. What I learned early as a young actor was to do just about everything I was offered and to go after everything-unless it was morally reprehensible to me.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n According to the official website of Masterworks Broadway, Linda became a popular face after becoming a replacement for Daisy Gamble in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever<\/em>. She then went on to have a successful journey on Broadway, appearing in plays such as Gypsy <\/em>and Broadway Bound.<\/em><\/p>\n Linda is survived by her husband, Steve Bakunas. The couple did not have any children<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Portland, Maine native built a huge fanbase since the ’60s by being part of many successful projects. She received praise for her work and later expanded her career to include films and TV shows.<\/p>\n Linda Lavin’s career was her primary source of income, allowing her to acquire several properties in recent years. Following her marriage to Steve Bakunas, the duo purchased an apartment<\/a> worth $949,000 in Manhattan in 2012, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth.<\/p>\n They listed the property for sale in 2016 for $1.25 million and then bought another luxurious house in Toluca Lake. The price of the latter was almost $2.2 million and had four bedrooms.<\/p>\nLinda Lavin accumulated substantial wealth from acting career: Properties, work, and other details explored<\/h2>\n