Penny Marshall Dead at 75
By the TMZ Staff
Penny Marshall, the amazing actress, comedian and director has died ... TMZ has learned.
Marshall died Monday night at her Hollywood Hills home. We've learned the cause of death was complications from diabetes.
Penny became famous from her sitcom, "Laverne & Shirley," which became a monster hit in 1976.
Penny's accomplishments were only beginning. She directed Tom Hanks in "Big" in 1988. She was the first woman in history to direct a film that grossed more than $100 million.
Penny also directed "A League of Their Own," and "Awakenings" starring Robin Williams.
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