Marion Ramsey, identified for performing within the “Police Academy” movies and gracing the Broadway stage in 1978’s “Eubie!,” died Thursday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 73.Roger Paul of Roger Paul Inc., the company that managed Ramsey, confirmed the information to Variety. Ramsey had lately fallen in poor health, however her precise explanation for loss of life is at the moment undetermined.More from VarietyAlthough many might know Ramsey for her position as Officer Laverne Hooks within the “Police Academy” movies, her profession started a lot early. In 1964, she appeared in “Hello, Dolly!,” and within the 1970s she established herself as a theater, movie and tv expertise. On stage, she acted in “Miss Moffat,” and on display screen she took half within the selection present “Keep On Truckin’” on ABC and held an everyday position on “Cos.”But 1984 introduced concerning the position that may mark Ramsey’s profession success. With the primary “Police Academy,” Ramsey discovered a movie franchise that may see her by way of the 1980s. She continued to behave within the motion pictures by way of the sixth installment in 1989, “Police Academy 6: City Under Siege.”Ramsey continued to shine on display screen following her departure from the franchise — which went on to incorporate one other movie and two collection. She portrayed one-off roles on “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “MacGyver,” whereas voicing D.I. Holler within the animated “The Addams Family” from 1992 to 1993.The actor continued her profession effectively into the 2010s, reuniting with fellow “Police Academy” solid member Steve Guttenberg for “Lavalantula” (2015) and “2 Lava 2 Lantula!” (2016). Her last performing credit score got here in 2018’s “When I Sing,” a movie a couple of lady all of a sudden swept up into the music trade after an extended, principally disappointing music profession.Ramsey was additionally an energetic advocate for HIV and AIDS consciousness.She is survived by her three brothers.Best of VarietyJoin Variety’s Newsletter. For the newest information, observe us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.