Lynne Marie Stewart, “It is At all times Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” actor, dies at age 78

Lynne Marie Stewart, who starred on-screen in productions like “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and “It is At all times Sunny in Philadelphia,” died at age 78 on Friday after a fast sickness, a spokesperson informed CBS Information on Saturday.

Stewart was born on Dec. 14, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, in keeping with her IMDb web page.

The 78-year-old actor starred as Miss Yvonne initially within the 1981 movie, “The Pee-Wee Herman Present” and went on to play the character on the CBS Saturday morning present, “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.” This system ran from 1986-1991. 

Followers of the long-running sitcom, “It is At all times Sunny in Philadelphia” will bear in mind Stewart as Bonnie Kelly, the mom of Charlie King, performed by Charlie Day. Stewart appeared in 18 episodes from 2005-2023, in keeping with IMDb.

Bette Smith, a spokesperson for the actress, stated Stewart had simply completed engaged on the upcoming comedy film, “The Dink,” in mid-December when she went to the physician for signs of exhaustion.

Upon additional examination, Smith stated medical doctors discovered a tumor close to the actress’ liver and gallbladder. The spokesperson described the tumor discovery as a complete shock and her dying on Friday was fast and surprising.

“She was a genius together with her craft. The work was most vital to her she by no means cared in regards to the cash or fame. She was the kindest, most honorable particular person to know,” Smith stated in a press release to CBS Information. 

In response to Smith, “The Dink” director Josh Greenbaum, despatched Stewart a duplicate of the upcoming movie on Thursday. Stewart bought to observe it together with her household.

Charlie Day shared a tribute to his tv mother on Instagram writing, “The sensible and gifted Lynne Marie Stewart. Relaxation in peace. Thanks for all of the years of laughter.”

Danny DeVito, who additionally stars in “It is At all times Sunny in Philadelphia,” shared on X, “Gonna miss Lynne. Lynne Marie Stewart…So great a spirit to work with on Sunny! All like to her household.”

The 78-year-old actress was additionally recognized for her roles in “The Working Man,” “American Graffiti” and “Pee-wee’s Huge Journey.”

Stewart is survived by her sister, Gayle Stewart and a number of other grandchildren, together with her finest good friend Cindy William’s youngsters, Emily Hudson and Zac Hudson.