West Palm Beach, Florida – Cindy Morgan, best known for her roles in “Caddyshack” and “Tron,” has passed away, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office. The actor died of natural causes, although the exact date of her death was not specified.
Morgan rose to fame for her portrayal of the blonde bombshell Lacey in the beloved 1980 sports comedy “Caddyshack,” alongside stars Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, and Rodney Dangerfield. In a 2012 interview, she reflected on her first film experience, saying, “‘Caddyshack’ was my first film and I’ll say that the end product was so completely different… All I did was focus on making the person sweat. Look ’em in the eye, do that thing many women know how to do.”
Aside from her memorable role in “Caddyshack,” Morgan also made an impact in the sci-fi realm as computer programmer Lora Baines and her alter-ego Yori in the original “Tron” film released in 1982. She later returned to the “Tron” world as the voice of Ma3a in the video game “Tron 2.0” in 2003.
Throughout the ’80s and early ’90s, Morgan made appearances on various television series, including “The Love Boat,” “Vega$,” and “Chips.” She also worked on TV movies such as “The Midnight’ Hour” (1985) and “Out There” (1995). Her film credits include “Up Yours” (1979), “Galaxis” (1995), and “Open Mic’rs” (2006). Most recently, she lent her voice to the character of Mason’s Mother in the independent film “Face of the Trinity,” released in 2022.
Cindy Morgan’s contributions to the entertainment industry will be remembered, particularly for her iconic roles in “Caddyshack” and “Tron.” The actor’s passing is a loss to the film community and her fans around the world. May she rest in peace.