American actress and GLOW director Lynn Shelton has died following a battle with a blood disorder.
The 54-year-old died on Friday after being ill for a week, her devastated boyfriend Marc Maron confirmed.
The comedian, 56, said the film and TV maker collapsed unexpectedly but her death is not thought to be Covid-19 related.
Publishing the news on his social media, Marc wrote: “I have some awful news. Lynn passed away last night. She collapsed yesterday morning after having been ill for a week.
“There was a previously unknown, underlying condition. It was not Covid-19. The doctors could not save her. They tried. Hard.”
Filmmaker Lynn Shelton, known for her work on “Humpday” and “Little Fires Everywhere,” has passed away from a blood disorder (Image: Getty Images)
Marc continued: “I loved her very much as I know many of you did as well. It’s devastating.”
He added: “I am levelled, heartbroken and in complete shock and don’t really know how to move forward in this moment.
“We were starting a life together. I really can’t believe what is happening. This is a horrendous, sad loss.”
The star was previously married to actor Kevin Seal, 53, from 2011 until they separated in 2019.
They had one child together, a young son called Milo.
Tributes have the poured in for the mother and director as many of her GLOW co-star’s pay their respect.
She sadly died at 54 and leaves behind a young son (Image: WireImage)
Glow actress Alison Brie shared a photo of herself with Lynn on Instagram, Alison wrote: “Such a shocking and devastating loss. I’ll miss you, Lynn.”
While British star Kate Nash shared a snap of Lynn on Twitter showing the director on the set of Glow.
She captioned the image: “I love this picture of Lynn in the pink ropes.”
Taking to Twitter, Reese Witherspoon gave a heartfelt tribute, writing: “I’m so devastated to hear about Lynn Shelton’s passing yesterday.
“I’m in complete shock that this vibrant, talented, and soulful filmmaker is no longer with us.
“Lynn was so passionate about our show, Little Fires Everywhere.”
Pal Reese Witherspoon gave a lengthy tribute following the heartbreaking news (Image: Getty Images for IFC Films)
Reese continued: “She said the book truly spoke to her, and that she longed to direct a show that spoke meaningfully about motherhood, sexuality, race, and class in America. And she did.
“She cared deeply about the WHOLE cast and crew, making sure we all felt heard, seen and appreciated.
“Lynn also shared so much of her life with us. Her love of her son, how motherhood changed her life, her life-changing decisions that made her the woman she was.
“I feel so fortunate that I got to collaborate with Lynn on both The Morning Show and Little Fires Everywhere.
“Her spirit touched so many people in the filmmaking world. Her memory lives on in our vivid days together on set and in her wonderful films.
“Please watch her work and see her talent for yourself.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
