Bunny Levine, the beloved character actress known for appearances in Gilmore Girls<\/em>, Everybody Loves Raymond<\/em>, Law & Order<\/em>, Criminal Minds<\/em>, Ugly Betty<\/em>, Raising Hope<\/em> and La La Land<\/em>, has died at 97.<\/p>\n Levine passed away peacefully in her sleep at her California home on August 20, with her death believed to be from natural causes.<\/p>\n Born Bernice Levine in 1928, she spent 25 years working as a school librarian before finally pursuing her childhood dream of acting. She began her career at nearly 60 and continued working for decades.<\/p>\n Her credits included television, film and comedy roles, and she was still auditioning and working well into her 90s. She also co-founded Actors Connection in 1991 to help aspiring performers build careers.<\/p>\n Levine is survived by her children Marty, Francie and Joe, and grandchildren Robin and Jeffrey.<\/p>\n Her remarkable life proved that it is never too late to chase a dream.<\/p>\n Rest in peace, Bunny Levine. \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bunny Levine, Beloved Character Actress, Dies at 97 Bunny Levine, the beloved character actress known for appearances in Gilmore Girls, Everybody Loves Raymond, Law & Order, Criminal Minds, Ugly Betty, Raising Hope and La La Land, has died at 97. Levine passed away peacefully in her sleep at her California home on August 20, with…<\/p>\n