Her death was announced by her director son, Jesse Bochco, on social media.
Bosson was also Emmy nominated for her role as prosecutor Miriam Grasso on ABCsMurder One.
When she loved you, you felt it without a doubt.
Barbara BossonGary Null/NBCU
If she didnt, you may well have also known that too.
Forever in our hearts.
I love you Mama, wrote Jesse Bochco.
The original cast of ‘Hill Street Blues’ ca. 1982 (Everett Collection)
But she is best remembered for herHill Street Bluesrole as the needy ex-wife of Capt.
Frank Furillo (Daniel J. Travanti) onHill Street Blues, which aired on NBC from 1981-87.
Hill Street Blueswas the first show to win four consecutive Emmys for Outstanding Drama Series, from 1981-84.
Since then,The West WingandMad Menhave matched that feat.
Bosson remained on the series from 1981-86, earning Supporting Actress Emmy noms every year from 1981-85.
It influenced such acclaimed ensuing series asHomicide: Life on the StreetandNYPD Blueand continues to resonate today.
After that, Bosson was among the leads in yet another Bochco-created police story.
It lasted 11 episodes in 1990.
She married writer-producer Bochco in 1970, and they divorced in 1997, andhe died in 2018.
Boschstar Titus Welliver, who appeared with Bosson inMurder One, paid tribute to the actress.
The beautiful and wonderful Barbara Bosson has left us, he wrote.
Colleague, friend and surrogate mother.
My heart is shattered by her departure.
Bow your heads for her loved ones who are so very devastated by her departure.
Love you Babs, you made us all better with your kindness.
Bosson is survived by her son Jesse, daughter Melissa and two grandchildren.
