Cynthia Lynn, one of the last surviving members of the hit ’60s comedy Hogan’s Heroes, has died at the age of 76. Her daughter, Lisa Brando, confirmed the news. Lynn played Colonel Klink’s secretary Fraulein Helga, the pretty blonde with braided hair, during the show’s first season and throughout the series’ six seasons. Lynn passed from sudden multiple organ failure in Panorama City, Ca., and is survived by daughter Brando, whose father was late actor Marlon Brando. Screen and stage legend Brando met Lynn on the set of 1964’s Bedtime Stories . Lisa took to Facebook on Monday to mourn the loss of her mother. “May all the fans of my mother light candles for her tonight… And pray for us all and her loving fiance that is beside himself right now,” she wrote. “Thank you all so very much… This happened with NO WARNING… She died about 1 hour ago… OMG OMG OMG I can’t even believe this is real.” Lisa created a Memorial Fund in the hopes of raising $100,000 for Lynn’s service. “She did not have any money and I KNOW that she wanted to have CELEBRATION of life for her family and fans,” Lisa wrote on the fund’s site. “She wanted to be sure that people celebrated with champagne and remembered all the great times,” she added, and we hope she’s able to be. Celebrities We Lost in 2014 Open Slideshow 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed! View As List 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed! 2. James Avery James Avery has passed away. The beloved star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was 65. 3. Pete Seeger Pete Seeger has passed away. The late singer and activist was 94. 4. Shirley Temple Shirley Temple was a childhood star in the 1930s. She passed away at the age of 85. 5. Phil Everly A photo of the late Phil Everly. He passed away in early 2014. 6. Anna Gordy Gaye Anna Gordy Gaye passed away in early 2014. She was the sister of Berry Gordy and the wife of Marvin Gaye. 7. Eric Lawson Eric Lawson stars here as The Marloboro Man. He died from lung cancer at the age of 72. 8. Roy Garber Roy Garber passed away in January 2014. He was a star on Shipping Wars. 9. Cassandra Lynn Hensley Rest in peace, Cassandra Lynn Hensley. The Playboy Playmate was found dead in January 2014. 10. Darryl Robinson Darryl Robinson of Cooking Channel fame has died. He was just 50. 11. Sid Caesar Sid Caesar has died. He was 91 years old and will be missed. 12. Ralph Waite Ralph Waite is seen here on NCIS. The actor died at the age of 86. 13. John Henson Picture Rest in peace, John Henson. This member of The Muppets family died in early 2014. 14. Jamie Coots Jamie Coots has died from a snake bite. The reality star appeared on the series Snake Salvation. 15. Michele Savoia Michele Savoia, a famed Broadway costume designer, has passed away at the age of 55. 16. Bob Casale Bob Casale, second from right, was the guitarist for the ’80s band Devo, best known for the hit song “Whip It.” R.I.P. 17. Harold Ramis Harold Ramis passed away at the age of 69. We’ll always adore the actor for his role in Ghostbusters. 18. Jim Lange Jim Lange has passed away. The Dating Game host was 81. 19. Tim Wilson Comedian Tim Wilson, who incorporated NASCAR into his routines, has died. R.I.P. 20. Speaker Knockerz Speaker Knockerz has passed away. The young emerging rapper was only 19. 21. Sheila MacRae Sheila MacRae, best known as Alice from The Honeymooners, died in March 2014 at the age of 92. 22. Cynthia Lynn Cynthia Lynn has died. The Hogan’s Heroes star was 76.
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Cynthia Lynn Dies; Hogan’s Heroes Star Was 76
