Nancy McKeon Posts Sweet Tribute After Colleague’s Death

Entertainer Nancy McKeon shared a beautiful message on social media after learning of a colleague’s death.

McKeon is known by many of her fans for her time on “The Facts of Life,” but others recall seeing her in Hallmark projects such as “Wild Hearts” or “Love Begins.”

She also competed on season 27 of “Dancing with the Stars” where she partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy.

The message McKeon shared on social media came in response to the death of Linda Lavin. On December 30, the New York Times reported that Levin died at the age of 87 on December 29.

Linda Lavin Starred With Nancy McKeon’s Brother on the Television Show ‘Alice’

The New York Times noted that Lavin starred in the television sitcom “Alice” from 1976 to 1985. While she appeared on Broadway and in many other projects over the years as well, many fans remembered her primarily from “Alice.”

She also starred in the 1998 Hallmark Hall of Fame movie “Best Friends for Life” with Gena Rowlands.

McKeon’s brother, Philip McKeon, played “Tommy,” Lavin’s son on “Alice.” He died in December 2019, reported People, after dealing with a longtime illness.

After Lavin’s death, Nancy McKeon shared a couple of old photos from the show “Alice” on her Instagram page. Both pictures showed her brother with Levin.

McKeon’s caption was beautiful yet simple. “…💔rest in peace Linda…look after each other. 💙🕊️”

Fans Loved McKeon’s Post

McKeon’s fans loved the tribute she posted and the beautiful connection between Philip McKeon and Lavin.

“My deepest condolences to you Nancy. Linda will look out for your brother. Rest In Peace to Linda and Philip, ❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️” wrote one Instagram user.

“Sweet Nancy! This is exactly what I was thinking. You are the only one that could say it. I know it’s a sweet reunion,” commented another supporter.

“Just heard about this and thought about you immediately,” shared someone else.

Another comment read, “Alice and Tommy~ just posted the original opening song/video to ALICE~ seeing those two together hit my heart~ 💔Rest in Peace Linda Lavin~ 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢”

“Such a loss as well as your brother. I adored them both on Alice. May they rest in peace together, 😢🙏🏼🙏🏼” wrote a separate Instagram user.

Shortly before her brother died in 2019, McKeon shared a photo and sweet caption about him on Instagram for his birthday. She wrote, “It’s been a tough time lately… but as we’ve always said…we’ll get through it together…love you Dude.”