SAD NEWS: Hollywood Icon Loni Anderson, Lifelong Browns Fan, Dies at 79 — Cleveland Fans Heartbroken by Cause of Death

The city of Cleveland and football fans across the nation are mourning the loss of a beloved legend. Loni Anderson, the glamorous television icon best known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati, has passed away at the age of 79, her family confirmed earlier today.

While she dazzled on the Hollywood stage for decades, Loni held a special place in the hearts of many for another reason: her lifelong loyalty to the Cleveland Browns.

A proud Ohio native, Anderson often spoke about growing up with the Browns as part of her identity. She stood by the team during every high and low — from the heartbreaks of “The Drive” and “The Fumble” to the rebirth of the franchise and its new era of hope. Her love for the orange and brown was more than fandom — it was a lifelong bond.

“She wasn’t just famous — she was one of us,” said one longtime Browns fan.
“She believed in the Browns even when the world didn’t.”

Over the years, Anderson was frequently spotted in Browns gear, attending games at Cleveland Browns Stadium, and even voicing her support during national interviews. She cheered through winless seasons and playoff pushes alike — never wavering, always faithful.

Though her cause of death has not been publicly shared, the impact of her life is already being felt across social media, where fans are honoring her both for her Hollywood legacy and her place within Browns Nation.

As the team prepares for a new season, the city knows it has one more angel watching over the Dawg Pound.