Lynne Marie Stewart, who starred on screen in productions such as “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” passed away on Friday at the age of 78 after a quick illness.
Stewart was born on December 14, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, and according to the IMDB page.
The 78-year-old actor starred as Miss Yvonne in the 1981 film The Pee-Wee Herman Show and played the character in the CBS Saturday morning show Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. The program ran from 1986 to 1991.
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The long-running sitcom fan, “It’s Always a Sunny in Philadelphia,” reminds Stewart as Bonnie Kelly, the mother of Charlie King, played by Charlie Day. According to IMDB, Stewart appeared in 18 episodes from 2005 to 2023.
Actress spokesman Bette Smith said he had just finished work on the upcoming comedy film The Dink in mid-December, when Stewart went to doctors due to symptoms of fatigue.
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Upon further examination, Smith said the doctors had discovered a tumor near the actress’s liver and gallbladder. A spokesman described the tumor discovery as a complete shock, and her death on Friday was quick and unexpected.
“She was a genius in her craft. Her job was most important to her. She didn’t care about money or fame. She was the kindest and most honorable person to know,” Smith said. He said in a CBS News statement.
According to Smith, “Dink” director Josh Greenbaum sent Stewart a copy of the upcoming film on Thursday. Stewart had to watch it with her family.
Charlie Day paid tribute to TV moms in her Instagram writing. “The brilliant and talented Lynn Marie Stewart. Rest.
Danny DeVito, who has appeared on “Always in Philadelphia,” shared it on X.
The 78-year-old actress was also known for her roles in “The Running Man,” “American Graffiti,” and “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure.”
Stewart was survived by his sister Gale Stewart and several grandchildren, including her best friend Cindy William’s children, Emily Hudson and Zach Hudson.
