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Bunny Levine, actress in ‘La La Land’ and ‘Gilmore Girls’, dies at 97
Actress Bunny Levine has died at the age of 97. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Tarzana, California, on August 20, according to her representatives and local authorities.
Levine was a prolific character actress known for her roles in major productions such as ‘La La Land’, ‘Gilmore Girls’, ‘Shameless’, and ‘Thelma’. She also appeared in films alongside Adam Sandler, including ‘Don’t Mess With the Zohan’ and ‘Sandy Wexler’.
Her career was notable for its late start; she worked as a school librarian for 25 years and raised three children before pursuing acting professionally in her late 50s. In 1991, she and her late husband, Bernard Levine, co-founded Actors Connection, an organization dedicated to helping aspiring performers launch their careers.
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Actors Connection · Adam Sandler · Bunny Levine · June Squibb · Los Angeles · Los Angeles Police Department · New Jersey · Tarzana
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Levine was born on December 22, 1928. internewscast.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Levine died on Thursday, August 20, at her home in Tarzana, California. internewscast.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Levine moved from New York to Los Angeles following the death of her husband in 2003. internewscast.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Los Angeles Police Department reported her death appeared to be from natural causes. internewscast.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing acting. internewscast.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bunny Levine died peacefully in her sleep, according to her manager. www.hollywoodreporter.com