Loni Anderson and Morgan Fairchild | Source: Getty Images
Morgan Fairchild Pays Tribute to Late Actress Loni Anderson
Aug 04, 2025 - 09:01 A.M.
The longtime Hollywood icon took to social media to pay her respects in honor of her friend and former co-star, sharing that the actress's passing left her "devastated."
Morgan Fairchild is mourning the loss of '80s TV icon Loni Anderson. The actress died in a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday, August 3, following a prolonged illness, according to her publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. She was 79.
Loni Anderson and Morgan Fairchild pose during the taping of "Bob Hope's Spring Fling of Glamour and Comedy" on April 5, 1981. | Source: Getty Images
Born on August 5, 1945, Anderson's passing comes just days before what would have been her 80th birthday. Following the news of her death, Fairchild took to platform X to express her grief. "I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of the wonderful Loni Anderson!" she wrote.
"We did Bob Hope specials together & a Christmas movie 2 years ago," she continued. Anderson and Fairchild starred in the 2023 comedy-drama "Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas." It was Anderson's final onscreen credit.
"The sweetest, most gracious lady! I'm just devastated to hear this," Fairchild shared. She then ended her message by sending her love and condolences to Anderson's surviving family, including her husband, Bob Flick, her children, and her grandchildren.
Fairchild also took a walk down memory lane on Instagram, sharing a photo of herself, Anderson, and Donna Mills on the set of "Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas."
"#OnMyWalk to memories of lovely Loni Anderson, one of the genuinely nicest ladies I've ever worked with, on set of our recent Christmas movie with @thedonnamills. We had so much fun on this! She will be greatly missed!" Fairchild penned.
