Loni Anderson’s cause of death was a rare cancer; here’s how uncommon it is

Loni Anderson, star of WKRP in Cincinnati, died from a rare cancer. The cause of death was metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma. This information came out nearly three weeks after her death. Anderson was about to turn 80. The actress was cremated and buried in Hollywood. She was known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe. The cancer is often misdiagnosed.