With A League of Their Own, a sports comedy-drama also starring Hanks, Marshall became the first woman to direct two films topping $100m at the US box office.
Marshall became the first woman to direct a film that made more than $100m at the US box office with Big, the fantasy comedy starring Tom Hanks.
The pioneering director died of heart failure, cardiovascular disease, and complications from diabetes, TMZ reported on Monday, citing Marshall’s death certificate.
Marshall died on 17 December at the age of 75 at her home in the Hollywood Hills.