Loni Anderson, who gained fame as Jennifer Marlowe in the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, passed away at age 79 after a long illness. Hugh Wilson, the show's creator, selected Anderson for her looks but she insisted on portraying Jennifer as intelligent and not just a 'dumb blonde.' The character became the highest-paid employee at the station, embodying a blend of sexiness and intelligence. Anderson's performance earned her multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. She also starred in the largely unsuccessful film Stroker Ace and had a notable off-screen romance with Burt Reynolds, whom she later married.
Loni Anderson was known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe in WKRP in Cincinnati, an empowered character who was the highest-paid employee at the radio station.
Anderson insisted her character be portrayed as smart and capable rather than just a stereotypical 'dumb blonde' and refused to play subservient roles.
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