According to this, “Happy Days” actress Erin Moran has died at the age of 56.
We’re told authorities in Indiana got a call just after 4 PM ET Saturday from someone reporting an “unresponsive female.” EMT’s arrived and found Erin Moran’s body … she was already dead.
Moran shot to spotlight in the early 70s when she was cast on “Happy Days” as Joanie, the younger sister of Ron Howard’s character. She continued the role in 1982 alongside Scott Baio in “Joanie Loves Chachi” but the show only lasted one season.
I feel really bad for saying this, but I initially had no idea who Erin Moran was. But from what I’ve heard, she’s had a pretty troubled past.
Erin had a tough time after her “Happy Days” stardom … a combination of drinking and bizarre behavior that eventually landed her in a trailer park in Indiana. She had run out of money and was reportedly kicked out of the mobile home she shared with husband Steve Fleischmann.
The cause of her death is still unclear. We’ll update you as soon as we know more. Prayers for her friends and family.