Linda Lavin died with 3 episodes left to shoot for the new Hulu series

Linda Lavin, who died Sunday at age 87, died with just three episodes left to shoot for her new Hulu comedy series, “Mid-Century Modern.”

Lavin, whose death was due to complications from newly diagnosed lung cancer, was set to star in the upcoming sitcom from “Will & Grace” creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan alongside stars Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane and Nathan Lee Graham.

“Mid-Century Modern,” which is also produced by Ryan Murphy, had filmed seven of its 10 episodes and had planned to resume production on the remaining three episodes in mid-January, according to a person familiar with the series. plans. It is unknown how Lavin’s passing may affect the show, which was ordered to series in August.

“Working with Linda was one of the highlights of our careers,” Kohan, Mutchnick and Jimmy Burrows wrote in a joint statement about Lavin’s passing. “She was a magnificent actress, singer, musician and a heat-seeking missile with a joke. But more importantly, she was a beautiful soul. Deep, happy, generous and loving. She made our days better. The entire staff and crew will miss her endlessly. We are better for having known her.”

“Our deepest and deepest sympathies go out to Linda Lavin’s family and loved ones. She was a legend in our industry, bringing her immense talent to audiences for over seven decades,” a spokesperson for 20th Television and Hulu said in a statement. She will be forever missed by her ‘Mid-Century Modern’ family as we mourn this incredible loss together.”

In the multi-cam comedy, Lavin played Sybil Schneiderman, the mother of Lane’s Bunny Schneiderman, who is described as “critical, suffocating and amoral.” The series follows the rabbit and his best friends (played by Bomer and Lee Graham) “who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs, where the richest man lives with his mother,” according to the official. logline.

“Mid-Century Modern” is produced by 20th Television and is executive produced by Mutchnick, Kohan, Burrows, Lane, Bomer and Murphy. Mutchnick and Kohan wrote the pilot, and Burrows serves as director.