American actor Lynne Marta, known for her roles in films such as “Joe Kidd” and “Footloose,” has sadly passed away at the age of 78. Marta’s death was confirmed by the Hollywood Reporter, stating that she passed away on January 11 at her home in Los Angeles after battling cancer.
Lynne Marta had a successful career in both film and television. In addition to her film roles, she also appeared in popular TV shows like Aaron Spelling’s “The Mod Squad,” “The Rookies,” “Starsky & Hutch,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Vega$,” “Matt Houston,” and Quinn Martin’s “The F.B.I.,” “Dan August,” “Cannon,” “The Streets of San Francisco,” “Barnaby Jones,” “The Manhunter,” and “Caribe.”
Born on October 30, 1945, in Somerville, New Jersey, Lynne Marta was the younger of two daughters. Her father, George, served as New Jersey’s commissioner of air and water pollution. She began her career on the syndicated adolescent dance show “The Lloyd Thaxton Show.” Throughout her television career, she appeared in shows like “Then Came Bronson,” “Gunsmoke,” “Kojak,” “Medical Centre,” “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” “The Rockford Files,” “Knight Rider,” “Designing Women,” and “Law & Order.”
Marta also made appearances in several films, including “Red Sky at Morning,” “Help Me, I’m Possessed,” and “Blood Beach.” She was also known to have had an open relationship with David Soul, who played Detective Hutch in the hit TV series “Starsky & Hutch.” People reported in 1983 that Marta and Soul lived together during the show’s run but spent time with other people. They even starred alongside each other on Soul’s “David Soul and Friends” TV special in 1977.
Lynne Marta is survived by her sister, MJ, and her beloved cat, Mr. Peaches.
It is always a sad moment when we lose a talented individual like Lynne Marta. Her contributions to the entertainment industry will be remembered and cherished by her fans and colleagues. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.
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