David Lander Dead: Fans Remember Late ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star After Death

December 6, 2020, 9:18am

David Lander, the comedic actor, died on Friday. He was 73. Lander is best known to audiences worldwide for his role in the hugely popular ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley. The late actor was Squiggy, one-half of a comedic duo on the long-running series (alongside Michael McKean’s Lenny).

Lander was a beloved figure in many viewers’ eyes for the comedic joys he provided in his youth as Squiggy. After his passing was made public on Saturday, tons of Laverne & Shirley fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to him. Scroll through to see some tributes to him, as well as some classic photos.

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I grew up watching Laverne & Shirley. Back when just hearing a theme song would make you happy.

RIP David Lander ~ Squiggy pic.twitter.com/GfyjcMF9RP
— Phantomsunset (@Phantomsunset) December 5, 2020

David Lander was brilliantly funny. He was also a very kind person who loved baseball as much as anyone you ever met. Lenny and Squiggy were icons of my youth, when they burst in that door and yelled “Hello” it was magic every time. #RIPSquiggy pic.twitter.com/gLFFfumwP4
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) December 5, 2020

I can’t even describe how important Laverne & Shirley was to me growing up. Their unlikely friendship with Lenny & Squiggy was aspirational for me! David Lander will always be one of my favorites forever. Lots of love to everyone who loved him. 💜 https://t.co/R3jeqOyAuP
— Caissie (@Caissie) December 5, 2020

David Lander bursting through the gates of heaven this morning to see Penny…😪 pic.twitter.com/ji7LLidb5S
— Bailey Likewise (@BaileyL_19) December 5, 2020

Rest in peace, David Lander. You brought a lot of laughter into our lives. https://t.co/0x2hfrcLtk
— Barbara Anne (@bensolotoolong) December 5, 2020

The mega talented David L. Lander has passed. He was hysterical on Lavern & Shirley as Squiggy. His battle with MS is over. Thanks for the laughs. RIP David Lander pic.twitter.com/IOR90cNwFK
— BGSU Lady😷 (@BGSULady) December 6, 2020