Ronny Hallin Dies: Garry & Penny Marshall’s Sister Who Produced & Appeared In ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Was 88
Ronny Hallin, the television producer and actress who worked on *Laverne & Shirley* and several other sitcoms, has died aged 88. Her daughter said Hallin died peacefully at home on Tuesday, 27 October; she was also the sister of Garry and Penny Marshall.
Hallin began producing and casting in 1977, working on shows including *Laverne & Shirley*, *Mork & Mindy* and *Happy Days*, as well as *Family Matters* and *Perfect Strangers*. She made her screen debut in an episode of *The Odd Couple* in 1974, later appearing as Maxine in *Laverne & Shirley* and in several of her brother’s films. She is survived by three daughters and grandchildren.
In short
- Ronny Hallin has died aged 88.
- She produced and cast for several popular sitcoms.
- Hallin also acted in television and films.
Explained simply
Laverne & Shirley was an American television sitcom about two friends sharing a flat and working at a brewery in Milwaukee. It became a popular show in the late 1970s and was part of a group of sitcoms connected to producer Garry Marshall, including Happy Days and Mork & Mindy.
Ronny Hallin worked in television casting and production, helping to find performers and organise the making of shows such as Laverne & Shirley, Family Matters and Perfect Strangers. She also acted, including a recurring role on Laverne & Shirley, and was the sister of Garry and actor Penny Marshall. Her career spanned several well-known American sitcoms of the era.