Fog Blog Penny Marshall Dies Log:

PENNY MARSHALL, SISTER OF GARRY MARSHALL HAS DIED FROM COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES AT THE AGE OF 75.. She appeared on the scene in Happy Days and then her own show...the spinoff......Laverne and Shirley......the amazing actress, comedian and director, has died ...

.Marshall died Monday night at her Hollywood Hills home. We've learned the cause of death was complications from diabetes.Penny's first recurring role was playing Myrna Turner on "The Odd Couple," which was directed by her brother. She also appeared on "Happy Days" with Cindy Williams, and they became famous from their spin-off sitcom, "Laverne & Shirley." It became a monster hit in 1976 and ran for 8 seasons. Her character's moniker -- the "L" for Laverne on her sweater -- became one of the most famous logos in television.