Linda Lavin

She took a turn at both comedic and dramatic acting, as her character abruptly blurted out that she was dying from lung cancer. Linda Perry went solo in 1996 and the group disbanded after recording, but not releasing, their second album. In 2004, she introduced herself to another generation of television viewers when she guest-starred on The O.C. as the mother of Peter Gallagher's character. In 1995, 4 Non Blondes contributed the song "Misty Mountain Hop" to the Encomium tribute album to Led Zeppelin. Since then, she has worked sporadically on Broadway (she earned two more Tony nominations, in 2000 and 2002) and in dinner theatre. A year later, DJ Miko remixed the track as a dance song and it became a hit again, on radio and in the clubs. In 1987, she won a Tony Award for her work in Broadway Bound. 4 Non Blondes had a hit single in 1993 with "What's Up".

From 1976 to 1985, she starred in her own television series, Alice, which earned Lavin two Golden Globe awards and an Emmy nomination. Its most notable member is the lead vocalist, Linda Perry, who has done solo work and has produced songs on Pink and Christina Aguilera's latest albums. In the 1960s, she made a name for herself on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination in 1969 for Last of the Red Hot Lovers. 4 Non Blondes was a 1990s alternative rock band. She was born in Portland, Maine. Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992). Linda Lavin (born October 15, 1937) is an American singer and actress of stage and television. Dawn Richardson -- Drums.

Christa Hillhouse -- Bass guitar. Roger Rocha -- Guitar. Linda Perry -- Vocals.