David Lander
| Born | June 22, 1947 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Net worth | $8 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | Kathy Fields, Thea Markus |
| Children | Natalie Lander |
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David Lander, 'Squiggy' on 'Laverne & Shirley,' dies at 73
Actor David L. Lander, who played the character of Squiggy on the popular ABC comedy “Laverne & Shirley,” has died after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis, his wife said. Lander died Friday in Los Angeles, surrounded by his wife, daughter and son-in-law, Kathy Fields Lander said in an email Saturday to the Associated Press. “It was very peaceful,” Lander said.
- CelebrityThe Wrap
David Lander Remembered by John Stamos, Henry Winkler and More: ‘He Made Me and So Many Laugh’
Following the death of actor David Lander, several people across the industry shared their warm memories of the “Laverne & Shirley” actor and multiple sclerosis activist.“David REST SOUNDLY… you have earned your peace,” Henry Winkler tweeted.“Oh man. He made me and so many laugh,” John Stamos tweeted in response to Winkler’s message. “When I was a kid Henry, I used to sneak on the lot and watch you guys rehearse, then go next door and catch Laverne and Shirley rehearsing (and argue over lines) a
- EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity
Hollywood pays tribute to 'Laverne & Shirley' star David Lander: 'RIP Squiggy'
The actor, who died on Dec. 4, was a Hollywood icon for his role on the classic television sitcom.
- CelebrityNY Daily News
'Laverne & Shirley' star David L. Lander, aka Squiggy, dies at 73
David L. Lander, the comic actor best known for his over-the-top portrayal of 1950s greaser Squiggy on "Laverne & Shirley," has died at the age of 73. Lander passed away Friday from complications from multiple sclerosis at a Los Angeles hospital, his wife, Kathy, told TMZ. Variety confirmed Lander's death on Saturday. Kathy Lander noted that she and daughter, Natalie, were at Lander's bedside ...
- CelebrityVariety
Harry Shearer Remembers David Lander: ‘The Most Masterful Person’
David Lander, the 73-year old actor and comedian best known as 'Squiggy' on the ABC sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” died from complications related to multiple sclerosis on Friday night. Hours before his passing, Variety spoke to Lander’s longtime friend and one-time collaborator Harry Shearer. The “Le Show” radio host, Spinal Tap co-creator, “The Simpsons” cast […]
- CelebrityEntertainment Weekly
Laverne & Shirley star David Lander dies at 73
The actor was known for his role as 'Squiggy' on the popular sitcom.
- EntertainmentDeadline
David Lander Dies: “Squiggy” On TV’s ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Was 73
David Lander, the actor best known as “Squiggy” on the long-running ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley, has died. He was 73 and passed Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from complications related to multiple sclerosis, which he battled for 37 years. Lander studied acting at the High School for the Performing Arts, Carnegie […]
- EntertainmentVariety
David Lander, Squiggy in ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ Dies at 73
Actor David Lander, best known as Squiggy on the ABC sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," died Friday evening at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his family confirmed to Variety. He was 73. Lander died of complications related to multiple sclerosis, which he battled for 37 years. Since he went public with his diagnosis in 1999, […]
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David Lander, Laverne & Shirley‘s Squiggy, Dead at 73
David Lander, who is best known to TV audiences for playing the latter half of Laverne & Shirley‘s irrepressible Lenny and Squiggy, died on Friday after living for 37 years with multiple sclerosis. He was 73. As reported by TMZ, Lander’s wife of 41 years, Kathy, along with their daughter Natalie and her husband, were …
- HealthThe Wrap
‘We Are Being Left Behind': Retired Hollywood Actors Protest Changes to SAG-AFTRA Health Plan
David Lander had been a member of SAG-AFTRA long before he got his big break as Squiggy on the classic 1970s sitcom “Laverne & Shirley.” But now, he and thousands of retired members of Hollywood’s actors guild are about to be thrown off of their health plan due to drastic changes being made to cut costs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. And that’s especially bad for Lander considering that he has spent the past 36 years grappling with multiple sclerosis. “People need to know how serious this
