Loni Anderson, the soul and soul of Radio Cincinnati, dies.

BarcelonaThe craziest American radio station on television is in mourning. Loni Anderson, who played the role of the receptionist in Radio Cincinnati, died on Sunday, two days before her 80th birthday, after a "prolonged" illness, according to her agent. Her family also issued a statement: "We are heartbroken to announce the death of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother."

Originally broadcast between 1978 and 1982, the series was popular in Catalonia as one of the first international comedies broadcast by TV3 in its early days. The action was set in a struggling Ohio radio station that was trying to reinvent itself by embracing rock music. Anderson played a bombshell blonde in high heels, but she defied the stereotype of the time: she was the smartest of a flock of characters who were short of money, which was the driving force behind the absurd situations that occurred. Her character was the mainstay that, amidst all the chaos, managed to keep the radio station running. The role earned him two Emmy Award nominations and three Golden Globe nominations.

Beyond this role, Anderson also took on prominent roles in film since his debut in 1966 with Nevada Smith, partnering with Steve McQueen. One of his highlights was comedy Stroker ace in 1983, in which she starred alongside Burt Reynolds, whom she married shortly after filming. Their marriage lasted until 1994 and was frequently the subject of tabloid coverage. Anderson reflected on this period in her autobiography. My life in high heels [My Life in High Heels]. In total, the actress was married four times, the last of which was to musician Bob Flick, in 2008.