Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info It has been confirmed that actress Lynne Marie Stewart, famed for her beloved characters in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' and 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' has passed away at the age of 78.
Her close friend and colleague, Cassandra Peterson, shared a heartfelt message on social media: "My heart is breaking upon hearing the news of my dear friend @lynnestewart78 Lynne Stewart's passing. One of the kindest, sweetest, funniest women who ever lived. The iconic Miss Yvonne of Pee-wee's Playhouse: She'll always be 'the most beautiful woman in Puppetland'.
" Stewart's role as Miss Yvonne started in 1981 with 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' on stage, later becoming a regular on the CBS series 'Pee-wee's Playhouse', and she continued to portray the character in the 2010 stage revival and its subsequent Broadway adaptation. In the TV series 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia', Stewart is remembered for playing Bonnie Kelly, the mother of Charlie Day's character, Charlie Kelly. Stewart's career began with her film debut in 1971's 'Drive, She Said', leading to roles in classics like 'American Graffiti' from 1973.
She also made numerous television appearances including on series such as 'Laverne and Shirley' and 'Arrested Development', extending her talent to Disney shows with guest spots on 'Austin and Ally' and 'Good Luck Charlie' in 2011. Following the .
