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The sister of Garry Marshall and producer Ronny Hallin rose to fame as one half of "Laverne and Shirley."
Penny Marshall, an accomplished actress, comedian and filmmaker, has died at 75.
TMZ reported Tuesday morning that the groundbreaking female director behind hits "Big" and "A League of Their Own" passed away at her Hollywood Hills home on Monday due to complications from diabetes.
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View StoryShe became a star in Hollywood as one half of sitcom duo "Laverne and Shirley" -- a "Happy Days" spinoff which earned her three Golden Globe nominations -- before directing Tom Hanks in "Big," which was the first movie directed by a woman to gross more than $100 million at the box office. She also directed Robert De Niro and Robin Williams in Best Picture Oscar nominee "Awakenings," Drew Barrymore in "Riding in Cars with Boys" and Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington in "The Preacher's Wife."
Penny is one of three Marshall siblings who have had huge careers in entertainment. Her older sister, Ronny Hallin, produced some of your favorite '90s sitcoms, including "Family Matters," while her older brother, Garry Marshall, directed "Pretty Woman" in addition to a bunch of other memorable movies.
Most recently, Penny acted in a 2016 episode of CBS' "The Odd Couple" reboot starring Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon.
Tributes are already pouring in as news of her death rapidly spreads across Twitter and other social media platforms.
"Daredevil" and "Law & Order" star Vincent D'Onofrio remembered her as "smart and funny" when they met to discuss a movie she was working on, while new late-night star Busy Philipps and Rosie O'Donnell both tweeted they were heartbroken to hear the news.
"The Simpsons" producer Al Jean took to Twitter to remind people that Penny was the animated show's first-ever celebrity guest star. She voiced a deranged babysitter in a memorable Season 1 episode titled "Some Enchanted Evening," in which Bart and Lisa fight back against a criminal their parents accidentally hired to babysit them.
We'll update this post as more celebrity reactions roll in.
Goodbye, Penny. Man, did we laugh a lot! Wish we still could. Love you. Hanx.
@tomhanks
#RIPPennyMarshall She was funny & so smart. She made the transition from sitcom star to A List movie director with ease & had a major impact on both mediums. All that & always relaxed, funny & totally unpretentious. I was lucky to have known & worked with her. https://t.co/pf2kfIkCH4
@RealRonHoward
The Marshall family grieves again as the great #PennyMarshall dies at age 75. What an extraordinary family they were and continue to be, and how much love and sympathy my family and I send their way. The end of an era.
@BetteMidler
Rest in peace, Penny. Such a wonderful, funny and talented lady. Without her support and encouragement, I would not be where I am today. She will be missed. 💔 #PennyMarshall pic.twitter.com/F9ksywXYuG
@markwahlberg
Sad to hear of Penny Marshall's passing. a great comedienne a terrific director and a dear friend.
@BillyCrystal
Mourning the loss of a funny, poignant, and original American voice. Penny Marshall was a pioneer in television and the big screen who understood humor comes in many forms and some of life's deeper truths require a laugh. She will be missed. May she RIP.
@DanRather
Penny Marshall was a loyal friend, a pioneer for women in film, and true supporter of women in the industry. Rest In Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/UL2yAgbNUr
@kathygriffin
Penny Marshall was a sweet woman. I was very fortunate to spend time with her. So many laughs. She had a heart of gold. Tough as nails. She could play round ball with the best of them. Always All love, D
@DannyDeVito
Penny Marshall was a trailblazer. Like so many others, she inspired me to join the DGA and to begin to change what was once a man's landscape. Because of her, stories of women will forever be told. Her story will never be forgotten. ♥️ https://t.co/FfrQxZ7SJT
@JackeeHarry
.@TheSimpsons Penny Marshall our first guest star and a great talent. You will be missed! pic.twitter.com/uasxznXHIl
@AlJean
I was invited by Penny Marshall to her house one afternoon to talk about a film she was doing. She was so kind to me. She was so smart and funny. I will never forget that afternoon. My heart goes out to her family and friends. pic.twitter.com/JGE9kB7uAF
@vincentdonofrio
1996 Kmart TV Commercial with Penny Marshall and Rosie O'Donnell https://t.co/XHOgyrCBhs via @YouTube - simply heartbroken #ripPENNY
@Rosie
Thank you, Penny Marshall. For the trails you blazed. The laughs you gave. The hearts you warmed. pic.twitter.com/7qPKJa6ApH
@ava
Oh Penny Marshall. 💔 Rest In Peace and thank you for everything.❤️
@BusyPhilipps
This news hits with amazingly deep sadness. The world lost a lot of funny today. RIP
@TitusNation
Penny Marshall Dead at 75 | https://t.co/cFcaEX33wi https://t.co/ImsF1vPvBE
R.I.P. Penny Marshall. So talented and funny. A big loss.
@AlbertBrooks
I loved her SO MUCH. Sending love to her family. #RIPPenny #laverne #femalefilmmaker https://t.co/AJE0EUZXWa
@ElizabethBanks
I got to stay up late-after Happy Days-2 watch Laverne & Shirley. So sad 2 learn that Penny Marshall has passed. Sitting on a sit-com set 40 years later, thinking about milk & pepsi, rodeo-doh-doh-doh & so many of her brilliant moments. Love to her family, friends & our town... pic.twitter.com/imFiGVSw3T
@SeanAstin
So sad about Penny.
@robreiner
I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Penny Marshall. #RestInPeace https://t.co/E5lnSsqAG4
@katiecouric
RIP Penny Marshall. “A League of Their Own” is such a great movie and if you haven't seen it you should https://t.co/gx4LIl1wvB
@ikebarinholtz
I grew up wanting to be as funny as Penny Marshall, and had the pleasure of meeting her a few times. Watch some old Laverne and Shirley to see why her brother Garry insisted on casting her. Comedy gold, she was. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/DhP10j7m8s
@missmayim
RIP Penny Marshall pic.twitter.com/YNVU8SJKyD
@jaketapper
My 2nd job in Hollywood was a movie of the week called Love Thy Neighbor with John Ritter and Penny Marshall. I was nervous as hell and Penny was super nice and kind to me. I'll always remember her for that and much more #rippennymarshall pic.twitter.com/3RrTuCpN7O
@barbaracrampton
Mourning the loss of a funny, poignant, and original American voice. Penny Marshall was a pioneer in television and the big screen who understood humor comes in many forms and some of life's deeper truths require a laugh. She will be missed. May she RIP.
@DanRather
Penny Marshall?!? Wtf? A funny and brilliant filmmaker and performer. Died at 75. Shocker. I feel sad.
@RealLucyLawless
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