She was best known for playing squeaky-voiced police officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy film franchise.
Her agency, Roger Paul Inc, told Sky News she passed away suddenly in the early hours of Thursday morning, but did not give a cause.
A statement confirming her death said: Marion s passion for performing and sharing her heart with the world was immense. She carried with her a kindness and permeating light that instantly filled a room upon her arrival.
In the 80s the Police Academy films cast a long shadow over the comedy genre - they were everywhere & everyone watched them. #MarionRamsey was hilarious as Hooks - a fine comedic actress @JanineNerissa still regularly squeaks “this is a stick up!” Sorry to hear of her death at 73 pic.twitter.com/mx7SQerboL JONATHAN SOTHCOTT (@sothcott) January 7, 2021
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Ramsey was no stranger to the spotlight over her glittering 40-plus year career which saw her star on the screen and stage - here s a look back on her career highlights.
Who was Marion Ramsey?
Ramsey was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 10 May 1947.
Though she is most known for her role in the Police Academy franchise on the big screen she began her acting career on the stage, becoming a regular on Broadway.
Though a star of the screen for more than 40 years she led a private life away from the public spotlight but was an active advocate of HIV and AIDS awareness.