Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Bunny Levine, the veteran character actress known for appearances in Gilmore Girls, Law & Order and the Oscar-winning film La La Land, has died at 97.
Levine died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Tarzana, California, on August 20, with authorities indicating that her death appeared to be from natural causes, according to reports from her representative and NBC Los Angeles.
Levine's career was particularly remarkable because she spent about 25 years working as a school librarian and teacher before turning to professional acting later in life.
She went on to build a résumé spanning more than 100 screen projects, with appearances in Everybody Loves Raymond, Ugly Betty, Private Practice, Criminal Minds, Shameless, New Girl and several Adam Sandler films. She also appeared as a movie-theater cashier in La La Land and continued taking acting roles well into her 90s.
News of Levine's death is drawing attention to a career that proved it is never too late to pursue a dream. Her first professional acting credit came in 1988, and she remained active for decades, with her final film role coming in the 2026 movie The Cure.
For fans who remember her memorable supporting appearances, Levine leaves behind a remarkable screen legacy built not on one starring role, but on decades of bringing warmth, humor and personality to countless productions.
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