Linda Lavin — greatest recognized for her lead function within the 1970’s TV sitcom “Alice” — has died, TMZ has confirmed.

The actress handed away Sunday in Los Angeles from problems of lung most cancers with which she was just lately recognized, in response to her reps.

Lavin started her profession within the late ’60’s on Broadway earlier than heading west within the 70’s to Hollywood.

In 1976, Lavin landed the title function of Alice Hyatt on the CBS present, “Alice Doesn’t Reside Right here Anymore,” primarily based on the Martin Scorsese-directed film a few widow who works as a waitress at Mel’s Diner in Phoenix, Arizona, to help her younger son.

The sitcom’s title was later shortened to “Alice” as Lavin’s character went on to grow to be an emblem for all working mothers, with the hit present operating its course and ending in 1985. For the function, Lavin snagged two “Golden Globes” awards and was nominated for a 3rd.

Lavin additionally starred in one other well-liked ’70’s sitcoms — Barney Miller — in addition to a number of Neil Simon Broadway performs, specifically “Final of the Pink Sizzling Lovers” and “Broadway Certain.” She was nominated for 4 Tony Awards, however solely took house the trophy as soon as for “Broadway Certain.”

Lavin was 87.