Erin Moran who played Joanie Cunningham on “Happy Days” and its spinoff “Joanie Loves Chachi” has died at age 56, according to TMZ.

No cause of death has been revealed yet, as the autopsy is pending.

Erin had a rough time after her skyrocket to fame in the 70’s.  She was living in a trailer park in Indiana with her husband, Steve Fleischmann.

According to TMZ:

“Authorities in Indiana got a call just after 4 PM ET Saturday from someone reporting an “unresponsive female.”  EMT’s arrived and found Erin Moran’s body … she was already dead.”

We send her family and friends our sympathies.  Take a look at Twitter as some fans and celebs have already sent out messages:

 

Such sad sad news. RIP Erin. I’ll always choose to remember you on our show making scenes better, getting laughs and lighting up tv screens. https://t.co/8HmdL0JKlf

— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) April 23, 2017

RIP to my old colleague and childhood friend ERIN MORAN. So Saddened to hear you have passed. #Erinmoran pic.twitter.com/8zpGorArzO

— Willie Aames (@WAames) April 23, 2017

R.I.P. Erin Moran. I still listen to the opening theme from “Joanie Loves Chachi.” pic.twitter.com/0ZrhcAtete

— Jason Smith (@howaboutafresca) April 23, 2017

The more I think about it, the more I think Happy Days S1 Joanie was the best Joanie. Spunky. Nosy. Smart-ass. Best. pic.twitter.com/5MqiUXMsvB

— Jen Chaney (@chaneyj) April 23, 2017