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    Peggy Lipton, Star Of 'The Mod Squad' And 'Twin Peaks', Dies At 72

    The singer and actress was best known for her roles in the 1960s counterculture police show and the 1990s crime drama. She died Saturday from cancer, "with her daughters and nieces by her side."
    by Gabriela Saldivia May 12, 2019 2 minutes
    Michael Cole, Clarence Williams III and Peggy Lipton starred in the 1960s show 'The Mod Squad' which was considered groundbreaking for featuring an interracial cast.

    Peggy Lipton, the actress and singer best known for her roles in The Mod Squad and Twin Peaks, has died at the age of 72.

    Her death was announced on Saturday by her daughters Kidada and Rashida Jones. Lipton was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2004.

    "She made her journey peacefully with her daughters and. "We feel so lucky for every moment we spent with her."

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