{
  "id": 2864917,
  "title": "Bunny Levine, \"Gilmore Girls\" and \"La La Land\" actress, dies at 97",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/bunny-levine-gilmore-girls-and-la-la-land-actress-dies-at-97",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T20:23:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bunny-levine-gilmore-girls-la-la-land-dies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bunny Levine, a renowned actress with a storied career, has passed away at the age of 97. Born on December 22, 1928, in East Orange, New Jersey, Levine's initial passion was for acting and performance, which she pursued throughout her life. After retiring from her 25-year career as a school librarian, she returned to the world of acting, securing roles in popular TV shows and films such as Gilmore Girls, La La Land, Law & Order, and Raising Hope. Her agent, Mike Eisenstadt, described her as a \"great and fearless actress\" and noted her continued dedication to auditioning for roles until June of the previous year. Levine's latest projects included The Invisible Raptor in 2023, Sacramento and Thelma in 2024. She also appeared in the final season of The Upshaws and The Cure in 2026. In 1991, Levine, alongside her husband Bernie, founded the Actors Connection in New York City, an organization that has helped countless actors launch their careers. Bunny's legacy includes a vibrant community she created for fellow artists, and she is survived by her children Marty, Francie, and Joe, as well as her grandchildren Robin and Jeffrey.",
  "summary": "Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Bunny Levine, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘Shameless’ Actress, Dies at 97",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/bunny-levine-everybody-loves-raymond-and-shameless-actress-dies-at-97",
        "published": "2026-08-23T19:27:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}