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Gilmore Girls, Sandler Star Dies at 97 After Long Career
23 Aug
Summary
- Actress Bunny Levine passed away peacefully at 97.
- She had a notable career in film and television.
- Levine pursued acting after a 25-year career as a librarian.

Bunny Levine, an actress with an extensive career spanning television and film, has passed away at the age of 97. She died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday at her home in Tarzana, California.
Born on December 22, 1928, in East Orange, New Jersey, Levine initially put her acting aspirations aside. She dedicated 25 years to working as a school librarian and raising her three children. Following her retirement and the death of her husband in 2003, she moved to Los Angeles and began pursuing her acting dreams.
Levine amassed a diverse portfolio of television appearances, including guest spots on "Law & Order," "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Gilmore Girls," and "Shameless." Her filmography features roles in "Slime City," "A Thousand Words," "La La Land," and Adam Sandler comedies such as "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" and "Sandy Wexler."
She continued to act well into her 90s, with recent credits including "The Invisible Raptor" (2023), "Sacramento" (2024), and "Thelma" (2024). Levine also appeared in projects released earlier this year, demonstrating her enduring passion for performance.