Linda Lavin net worth: Fortune explored as Tony Award-winning star of Alice dies aged 87

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 and Barney Miller. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Lavin had an estimated net worth of around $6 million at the time of her death.

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.

Social media platforms were flooded with tributes following her passing. Actor Joe Mantegna described Linda Lavin as a new old friend, who was an important part of his life and family. His post included a photo of him posing with Lavin.

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 show. While asked what advice she would give to aspiring actors, she said:

"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."

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. She then went on to have a successful journey on Broadway, appearing in plays such as Gypsy and Broadway Bound.

Linda is survived by her husband, Steve Bakunas. The couple did not have any children.

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Linda Lavin accumulated substantial wealth from acting career: Properties, work, and other details explored

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.

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 worth $949,000 in Manhattan in 2012, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth.

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.

Over the years, Linda Lavin left a lasting impression on critics and audiences with her acting skills. In a 2014 interview with the Connecticut Post, Linda addressed her journey in the world of entertainment by saying:

"I came from people who were nostalgic, who liked to reflect on what came before – storytellers. I love doing that, too, and, of course, I like being the center of attention."

According to the outlet, Linda Lavin's arrival in Wilmington around gave a boost to her career in 1997. This is the same place where she met her husband Steve, and they collaborated to restore different houses and make a small theater. She slowly started receiving calls for movies and stage shows.

She had several plays in her credits, including The Sisters Rosensweig, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Collected Stories, and The Lyons. In a 2019 interview with Backstage Magazine, she stated that she loved playing Rita in The Lyons, noting that it was a leading role with a beginning, middle, and end. Throughout her career, she won various accolades, including a Tony Award and two Golden Globe Awards.

Linda Lavin also played many memorable roles on television, including Detective Janice Wentworth on Barney Miller. However, she became widely recognized for her lead role in the CBS sitcom, Alice. Additionally, she lent her voice to various characters in animated shows and appeared in films such as Muppets Take Manhattan and I Want to Go Home.