The Life of Sitcom Star Penny Marshall

In 2016, her brother Garry Marshall dies in Burbank, California, at the age of 81. Garry had built a long career in television and film, creating shows such as Happy Days and helping launch Laverne & Shirley, which starred his sister.

His death closes a decades long partnership between the siblings in Hollywood. Garry had played an important role early in her career, giving her opportunities that eventually led to national fame on television and later success as a film director.