Summary

  • Tron actor Cindy Morgan, also known for her roles in Caddyshack and other titles, has ed away at 69.
  • She was found dead in her home by her roommate after returning from vacation, with police suspecting natural causes.
  • Morgan also appeared in American Gigolo, The Midnight Hour, and Falcon Crest.

An original original Tron and Caddyshack, but was largely a low-profile figure with few credits to her name. Besides those two movies, she also starred in American Gigolo, The Midnight Hour, and Falcon Crest, among other movies and shows.

According to TMZ, Morgan has died at the age of 69 and was found in her home by a roommate. The roommate was returning home from a vacation that ended on December 30. They called emergency services after noticing a foul smell. The police then found Morgan, who reportedly died of natural causes. Foul play is not suspected at this time.

Cindy Morgan's Esteemed Career

Bruce Boxleitner and Cindy Morgan standing next to each other in Tron

Morgan first made her name known in 1980 when she played Lacey Underall in the Harold Ramis-directed movie Caddyshack. She starred alongside Bill Murray, Michael O'Keefe, Ted Knight, and Chevy Chase. While it had a successful release, earning $60 million on a budget of approximately $5 million, it would gain even more influence and a larger following in the years after it first hit theaters.

Morgan also starred in Tron in 1982, which was a notable year for sci-fi. She played Lora Baines-Bradley and the Yori program, who tly helped to put a stop to the Master Control Program's work. The franchise itself is still ongoing today, with the long-awaited Tron 3 set to enter production soon. After Tron, Morgan would go on to star in several TV movies, including The Midnight Hour and Dead Weekend. She also had several TV appearances, having featured in Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color, The Fall Guy, and The Love Boat.

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While her career was tragically short, it was extremely influential. Tron and Caddyshack alone reshaped the faces of sci-fi and comedy, respectively. Cindy Morgan will always be ed for her contributions to Hollywood. At the time of writing, her fellow actors have not yet spoken out about her death, but reactions are sure to come.

Tron is available for streaming on Disney+.

Source: TMZ