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ALF's Kate Tanner Actress Anne Schedeen Dies at 77
15 Jun
Summary
- Actress Anne Schedeen, known for ALF, has died at 77.
- Her family announced her peaceful passing on Facebook.
- Donations in her memory can be made to Habitat for Humanity.
Actress Anne Schedeen, widely recognized for her role as Kate Tanner on the 1980s NBC sitcom ALF, has passed away at the age of 77. Her family shared the news of her peaceful death on Sunday, accompanied by a touching tribute on Facebook. Schedeen was celebrated for her energetic presence, sharp wit, and deep affection for her family and animals.
Born on January 8, 1949, in Portland, Oregon, Schedeen began her acting journey in childhood. After performing in Hawaii and New York, she moved to Los Angeles and secured a contract with Universal Pictures. Her career included guest appearances on numerous television shows before she gained widespread fame as the matriarch who welcomed the alien ALF into her home.
Schedeen's family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Habitat for Humanity, one of her favorite charitable causes. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Barrett, her daughter Tay Barrett, and several other family members, as well as her rescue dogs, Roo and Red.
