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David Lander, Squiggy in ‘Laverne and Shirley,’ Dies at 73

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05.12.2020 - 23:43

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Janet W. Lee Actor David Lander, best known as Squiggy on the ABC sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” died Friday evening at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Variety has confirmed.

He was 73.His wife, Kathy Fields Lander, was by his side when he died, along with their daughter, Natalie and son-in-law.Lander died of multiple sclerosis, which he battled for 37 years.

Since he went public with his diagnosis in 1999, Lander spoke to his experience at related conventions.The actor was best known for portraying Squiggy in “Laverne & Shirley” from 1976 to 1983, which he starred with opposite Michael McKean who starred as Lenny.

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