Linda Lavin, who died Sunday at age 87, died with just three episodes left to film for her new Hulu comedy series “Mid-Century Modern.”

Lavin, whose death was due to complications from recently discovered lung cancer, was set to star in the upcoming sitcom from Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan alongside stars Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane and Nathan Lee Graham.

“Mid-Century Modern,” also executive produced by Ryan Murphy, had filmed seven of its 10 episodes and had planned to resume production on the remaining three episodes in mid-January, according to a person with knowledge of the series. Plans. It’s unknown what impact Lavin’s death will have on the series, which was scheduled to go to series in August.

“Working with Linda was one of the highlights of our careers,” Kohan, Mutchnick and Jimmy Burrows wrote in a joint statement following Lavin’s death. “She was a great actress, singer, musician and a hot-tempered missile with wit. But more importantly, she was a beautiful soul. Deep, joyful, generous and loving. She made our days more beautiful. She will be missed beyond measure by all the staff and crew. We are better for having known them.”

“Our deepest condolences go out to Linda Lavin’s family and loved ones. She was a legend in our industry and brought her tremendous talent to audiences for over seven decades,” a spokesperson for 20th Television and Hulu said in a statement. “Her Mid-Century Modern family will forever miss her as we mourn this incredible loss together.”

In the multi-cam comedy, Lavin played Sybil Schneiderman, the mother of Lane’s Bunny Schneiderman, who is described as “critical, suffocating and amoral.” The series follows the rabbit and his best friends (played by Bomer and Lee Graham) “who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years together in Palm Springs, where the richest man lives with his mother,” according to the official Logline.

“Mid-Century Modern” was produced by 20th Television and is executive produced by Mutchnick, Kohan, Burrows, Lane, Bomer and Murphy. Mutchnick and Kohan wrote the pilot and Burrows serves as director.

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