Marion Ramsey, an actress and singer who appeared in the 1978 hit Broadway show Eubie! but is best known for her portrayal of the sweet, squeaky-voiced Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise, died today in her Los Angeles home.
She was 73.Her death was announced by her management team at Roger Paul Inc. A cause has not been determined, though the actress had been ill in recent days.Born in Philadelphia, Ramsey began her show business career on the stage, appearing in both the original Broadway and subsequent touring productions of Hello, Dolly!
and, in 1974, starred opposite Bette Davis in the now-legendary flop musical Miss Moffat, an adaption of Davis’ classic 1945 film The Corn is Green.
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