David Lander, Squiggy in ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ Dies at 73

Variety.com ^ | 12/05/2020 | N/A

[massmike]

Actor David Lander, best known as Squiggy on the ABC sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” died Friday evening at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his family confirmed to Variety. He was 73.

Lander died of complications related to multiple sclerosis, which he battled for 37 years. Since he went public with his diagnosis in 1999, Lander has worked closely with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, speaking out about his experience at related conferences.

The actor was best known as Squiggy from “Laverne & Shirley,” which he starred in opposite Michael McKean, who portrayed Lenny. The characters were developed by the longtime friends and collaborators while they were students at Carnegie Mellon University.

[ifinnegan]

That’s young for nowadays.

[RummyChick]

i had no idea

https://heavy.com/entertainment/david-lander-cause-of-death/

[Quentin Quarantino]

Squiggy made me laugh. RIP, Mr. Squigmire.

[alabama_heart]

Talented actor. RIP.

[Dr. Sivana]

MS is hard on a body. I imagine the very expensive meds needed to control it have side effects that don't help life expectancy, either.

Rest in peace, he starcrossed Mr. Squiggy.

[mowowie]

RIP

You made me laugh out loud and be happy back in those better times.

[fidelis]

Aww, sorry to hear this. Thanks for the laughs, and rest in peace.

[FLNittany]

Along w/ michael mckean (who is a crazy hollyweird marxist), he was also in the movie Used Cars. Funny scenes. Funny movie.

[moovova]

That’s a shame...I never realized he had MS.

He was a very funny guy.

[Leaning Right]

> Squiggy made me laugh. RIP, Mr. Squigmire. <

Yes, indeed. Good comedians can make you forget your cares and troubles for a moment. In that respect they are on the side of the angels.

And in memory of Mr. Lander, here’s a collection of the best Lenny & Squiggy entrances. “Hello!”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGLDZyY6ubA

[Rio]

[SamAdams76]

This is what he looked like back in the day. Channeling that Bill Haley look.

[Rio]

For the TRUE fan:

[shotgun]

RIP

Lenny and the SquigTones.

[LeoTDB69]

Maybe Carmine Raguso (The Big Ragoo) can sing at his service. lol.

Another fond childhood memory passes away. TV from a time when the world wasn’t so angry at everything. Fun show and thanks for the laughs Mr. Lander.

[Huskrrrr]

Lenny and Squiggy gave me a lot of laughs.

[moehoward]

LENNY AND THE SQUIGTONES on 12”vinyl. FTW.

[Artemis Webb]

Lenny and Squiggy made me laugh. Not little “haha’s” but big stitch in your side can’t breath laughs. God bless him. RIP.

[SamAdams76]

That’s a Cheech & Chong reference!