Laverne & Shirley's Cindy Williams reacts to co-star Penny Marshall's death

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"What an extraordinary loss," Williams said in a statement released to the Today show. "My good friend, Penny Marshall is gone — one in a million. Utterly unique, a truly great talent. And, oh what fun we had! Can't describe how I'll miss her."

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