An original Tron actor, Cindy Morgan, was found dead in her home. Morgan made her name as an actor with appearances in Tron and Caddyshack but was largely a low-profile figure with few credits to her name. Besides those two movies, she also starred in American Gigolo, The Midnight Hour, and Falcon Crest, among other movies and shows.
While there was hope that Morgan might cameo in Tron: Ares, it is likely no longer possible. According to TMZ, Morgan died at the age of 69 and was found in her home by a roommate. The roommate was returning home from a vacation that ended on December 30. They called emergency services after noticing a foul smell. The police would find Morgan, who reportedly died of natural causes. Foul play is not suspected at this time.
Cindy Morgan’s Esteemed Career
Morgan first made her name known in 1980 when she played Lacey Underall in Caddyshack. She starred alongside Bill Murray, Michael O’Keefe, Ted Knight, and Chevy Chase. While it had a successful release, having earned $60 million on a budget of approximately $5 million, it would gain influence and a following in the years after it first hit theaters.
Morgan also starred in Tron in 1982, a year that changed sci-fi forever. She played Lora Baines-Bradley and the Yori program, who jointly helped to put a stop the Master Control Program’s work. After Tron, Morgan would go on to star in several TV movies, including The Midnight Hour and Dead Weekend. She also had several TV appearances, having featured in Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, The Fall Guy, and The Love Boat.
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While her career was tragically short, it was extremely influential. Tron and Caddyshack alone reshaped the faces of sci-fi and comedy. Cindy Morgan will always be remembered for her contributions to Hollywood. Her fellow actors have not yet spoken out about her death, but reactions are sure to come.
