Peggy Lipton Passed Away!

A great entertainer of the 1960s to 1990s has passed away. Peggy Lipton passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was best known as a star on The Mod Squad and Twin Peaks. Known as Margaret Ann Lipton was an actress, model and singer. She was one of the most well-known "it" girls of the 1960s and 1970s.

The ex-wife of Quincy Jones and the mother of Rashida and Kidada Jones passed away at the age of 72 years old.

Lipton's death from cancer was announced in a statement from her daughters, Kidada and Rashida Jones, who said she "made her journey peacefully with her daughters and nieces by her side."

Peggy Lipton with daughters Rashida and Kadida Jones.

Lipton came to stardom playing undercover police officer Julie Barnes in the series "Mod Squad," which ran from 1968 to 1973.

That role earned her four Golden Globe nominations and one win for Best TV Actress in a drama.
She also starred as Norma Jennings on the television series "Twin Peaks."

Lipton was married to renowned music producer Quincy Jones from 1974 to 1990. The couple share daughters Kidada Jones and Rashida Jones, who is known for her roles on the comedy series "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation."

"Peggy was, and will always be our beacon of light, both in this world and beyond. She will always be a part of us," the daughters shared.