an actress and singer who appeared in the 1978 hit Broadway show Eubie! but is best known for her portrayal of the sweet, squeaky-voiced Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise, died today in her Los Angeles home. She was 73.Her death was announced by her management team at Roger Paul Inc. A cause has not been determined, though the actress had been ill in recent days. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...203322830.html

I loved her character.