Peggy Lipton dead: Mod Squad and Twin Peaks star dies aged 72
The Mod Squad actor died surrounded by her daughters Rashida and Kidada Jones
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Your support makes all the difference.Peggy Lipton, one of the lead stars of Twin Peaks, has died at the age of 72.
The American actor was suffering from cancer and died surrounded by her family, including daughters Rashida and Kidada Jones.
In a statement, Lipton’s family said: “We are heartbroken that our beloved mother passed away from cancer today. She made her journey peacefully with her daughters and nieces by her side.
“We feel so lucky for every moment we spent with her.”
Her family added: “We can’t put all of our feelings into words right now but we will say: Peggy was, and will always be our beacon of light, both in this world and beyond. She will always be a part of us.”
Lipton played Norma Jennings in David Lynch‘s cult classic TV show Twin Peaks. She debuted as the character in the 1990s and returned for the limited series revival in 2017.
Lipton also played one of a trio of Los Angeles undercover “hippie cops” on The Mod Squad.
The Los Angeles Times said it one of the first TV shows to feature an interracial cast.
Lipton was nominated for Emmys and won a Golden Globe in 1971 for her performance.
Lipton married music producer Quincy Jones in 1974, and they had two daughters. The couple divorced in 1989.
Additional reporting by Agencies
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