Beloved actress Lynne Marie Stewart unexpectedly passed away on February 21st at her sister’s house in California at the age of 78.
Stewart was best known for her roles in 18 appearances in “American Graffiti,” “Pee Wee’s Playhouse,” and “Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Her manager, Bette Smith, told TMZ doctors that in December he discovered Stewart had a tumor between his liver and gallbladder. “She was the most talented, interesting and most honorable person I’ve ever known,” Smith said. I told the outlet. Fellow stars Danny DeVito and Cassandra Peterson are among the stars who went to social media to grieve the sudden loss.
American actress Lin Marie Stewart wears a dark blue apron over a blue dress in the CBS Children’s TV series Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, filmed in 1989 at Culver Studios in Culver City, California. ‘In a series created and starring Paul Rubens. (Photo: Brian D. Mclaughlin/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
“My heart is broken when I hear the news that my dear friend Lynn Stewart has passed away. One of the kindest, sweet and funny women I have ever lived in. Pee Wee’s Playhouse The iconic Miss Yvonne: She will always be “the most beautiful woman in Doll Land.” 💔,” Peterson wrote to X.
I miss Lin. Lynne Marie Stewart…It’s such a great spirit to work with at Sunny! All love for her family.
– DannyDevito (@dannydevito) February 22, 2025
Devito shared a heartfelt message on X.
“I miss Lynne Marie Stewart… It’s such a great spirit to work with at Sunny! All of her love for her family,” he wrote.
Stewart finished work on Ben Stiller’s upcoming film, The Dink, and was actively working on Always Always Sunny in Philadelphia just before his diagnosis.
American actress Lynn Marie Stewart wears a pale pink dress standing on one side of the table opposite American actor and comedian Paul Rubens, and his trademark Glenn plaid red butterfly On a white shirt with a tie, the CBS Children’s TV series ‘Pee -Wee’s Playhouse’ was filmed in 1989 at Culver Studios in Culver City, California. Stewart plays Miss Yvonne and Reuben as Pee Wee Herman, a series created by Reubens. (Photo: Brian D. Mclaughlin/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
The talented actress had less than 150 credits to her name. Her long list of roles includes several installments from the “Pee-Wee” series, including “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” and “Big Top Pee-Wee.” She appeared on “The Running Man,” and made multiple appearances on “M*A*S*H” and “Laverne & Shirley,” and had guest spots in dozens of other TV series. She appeared in “The Bridesmaid” as Mayardolph’s mother and was an animated voice performer for “The Mork & Mindy, Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour”, “The Puppy Named Scooby-Doo”, and “Batman: Animated Series.”
American actress Lynne Marie Stewart wears a blue dress next to American actor and comedian Paul Rubens. “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse” was filmed in 1989 at Culver Studios in Culver City, California. Stewart played Miss Yvonne. Reubens as Pee-Wee Herman in a series created by Reubens. (Photo: Brian D. Mclaughlin/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Stewart’s death sent shockwaves through Hollywood. (Related: ‘Dallas’ Star Alice Heason Dead 95)
Fans and loved ones continue to share their loving messages on social media in honor of the talented star.
