Although very well known for many roles, children everywhere know her and will always love her for her popular role in 'Bear In The Big Blue House' as the voice of Luna (The Moon).
Has an elementary school in Joliet, Illinois, her home town, named after her.
The official coroner's report on Lynne's sudden death stated that she died of a cerebral hemorrhage. Lynne had been suffering from severe headaches just days before her fatal attack.
Won Broadway's 1997 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for "An American Daughter." She was previously nominated in 1981 as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "Tintypes."
Won two Obie awards for "Boesman and Lena" in 1992 and "Jar the Floor" in 1999.