Lynne Marie Stewart, Beloved Miss Yvonne, Passes Away at 78; Charlie Day’s Heartfelt Tribute

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As a devoted movie enthusiast, I’m deeply saddened to share the news that the talented actress, best recognized for her role as Miss Yvonne on Pee-wee’s Playhouse and her recurring part in various projects alongside Elvira, has left us at the age of 78. Her long-time friend, Cassandra Peterson, who is famously known as Elvira, the horror hostess, announced this heartbreaking news on social media. In a touching tribute, she revealed that they had worked together on several projects, expressing:

I am deeply saddened by the news that my dear friend Lynne Stewart has passed away. One of the kindest, sweetest, and funniest individuals I’ve ever met. Known to many as Miss Yvonne from Pee-wee’s Playhouse, she will forever be remembered as “the most beautiful woman in Puppetland.

Hailing from California, Stewart kicked off her career on stage and sought to diversify her comedy style by collaborating with various improv groups in Los Angeles, notably The Groundlings. This led her to television, where she scored her major break in the 1980s as part of the Pee-wee Herman world, teaming up with the late Paul Reubens. In this role as Miss Yvonne, Stewart added a vibrant and theatrical touch to weekend mornings. Her comedic delivery harmonized wonderfully with the show’s upbeat mood, while also contributing significantly to the development and expansion of its themes promoting acceptance.

‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Became Stewart’s Best Known Modern Appearance

Throughout her extensive professional journey, Stewart predominantly focused on television work, but she also graced the silver screen in various films such as “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” “Big Top Pee-wee,” “The Running Man” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and “Bridesmaids” released in 2011. On television, she gained recognition for her roles in shows like “Night Court,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “The Golden Girls,” and “Tracey Ullman’s State of the Union.” Many would come to know her as Bonnie Kelly, Charlie’s mother, from the series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” She made frequent appearances, adding a charming comedic element that served as a refreshing balance against some of the show’s more abrasive characters.

Many fans honored Stewart on social media, ranging from those who were familiar with her through her later roles to those still grieving the loss of Reubens, known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, just two years ago. Although Stewart may not have been a global superstar in Hollywood, her influence on television touched the lives of countless people throughout the years, and that is what truly matters in the end.

Charlie, who portrays Bonnie’s son on “It’s Always Sunny,” expressed a touching tribute to his TV mother in a personal Instagram post, stating, “Farewell, dear mom. Thanks for two decades of humor. You deserve a thunderous applause. The exceptional and gifted Lynne Marie Stewart has left us. May you rest in peace. Thank you for the years of joy and laughter.

On Twitter, numerous users expressed their sorrow upon learning the news, such as @sunnyreynoldss, who stated, “Bonnie Kelly was always my favorite secondary character. Every scene she appeared in never failed to make me laugh. There are so many scenes to choose from, but this is one of my favorites. Thank you for the laughter, Lynne Marie Stewart.” Our thoughts go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.

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2025-02-22 20:34