Police Academy fame has died. She was 73.
According to reports, Ramsey passed away at her home in Los Angeles on Thursday (January 7). Roger Paul of Roger Paul Inc., who managed Ramsey, confirmed the unfortunate news to
Variety. Her cause of death remains to be determined, though her agency revealed the star had recently been ill.
Ramsey was popularly known for her portrayal of the soft-spoken Officer Laverne Hooks in six
Police Academy films from 1984-1989, including
Police Academy 6: Under Siege (1989) and
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach.
Many of Ramsey s other film acting credits include
Return to Babylon as well as TV movies
By: CBS News
Actress Marion Ramsey, who was best known for her role in the Police Academy films, died Thursday, her manager Roger Paul confirmed to CBS News. No cause of death was given. She was 73. Ms. Ramsey s infamous voice was emblematic; soft-spoken, unique and gentle, equally fitting her golden generous spirit, and humorous disposition, Paul said in a statement. Her passion for performing and sharing her heart with the world was immense.
Born in Philadelphia, Ramsey first got started in showbiz on the illustrious stages of Broadway. She was cast in both the original and touring productions of Hello Dolly. After the 1974 show Miss Moffat, in which Ramsey starred alongside Bette Davis, Ramsey went on to star in several different productions, including Eubie! and Grind.
Broadway actor, Police Academy star Marion Ramsey dies at 73 ANI | Updated: Jan 08, 2021 10:08 IST
Washington [US], January 8 (ANI): Broadway actorMarion Ramsey, known for portraying the role of Officer Laverne Hooks in the Policy Academy franchise passed away on early Thursday morning (local time) at the age of 73.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ramsey died in her Los Angeles home, her management team at Roger Paul Inc. confirmed without revealing the cause of her death.
Born on May 10, 1947, in Philadelphia, Ramsey made an appearance on the The Jeffersons in 1976 and later became a regular on Bill Cosby s sketch show, Cos.
She is best known for playing Hooks in the Police Academy franchise through Police Academy 6: City Under Siege.
Marion Ramsey Dies, Police Academy Star Was 73
Marion Ramsey Dies, Police Academy Star Was 73
Marion Ramsey, who played Laverne Hooks in all six Police Academy movies, has died at the age of 73.
Police Academy fame passed away on Thursday at her home in Los Angeles. Per Deadline, news of her death comes from her management team at Roger Paul Inc. A cause of death hasn t yet been revealed, but it was reported that Ramsey had been ill in the days leading up to her passing. She was 73 years old.
Born on May 10, 1947, Ramsey began her career as a performer by working in theater. She appeared in the original Broadway and its touring productions of
LOS ANGELES Marion Ramsey, known for acting in the “Police Academy” films and gracing the Broadway stage in 1978’s “Eubie!,” died Thursday at her home in Los…