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Betty McGuire, 'Growing Pains' Mom, Dies at 100
18 Oct
Summary
- Betty McGuire, a centenarian actress, passed away on October 8.
- She was widely recognized for her role as Kate Malone on 'Growing Pains'.
- McGuire had a distinguished career spanning Broadway and television.
Actress Betty McGuire, known for her role as the mother of Joanna Kerns' character on the ABC sitcom 'Growing Pains,' died on October 8 at the age of 100. Her passing was attributed to natural causes.
McGuire portrayed Kate Malone, the mother and grandmother, in 12 episodes of 'Growing Pains' between 1986 and 1991, appearing across seven seasons. Her extensive career also featured three Broadway appearances and roles in notable films like 'Up in Smoke' and 'Coma' in 1978.
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, McGuire graced the Broadway stage in musicals such as 'Plain and Fancy' and 'Oh, Captain!'. She also starred in productions of 'Mame' in Las Vegas and toured internationally in shows like 'Gypsy' and 'Oliver!'
Her television credits spanned decades, including appearances on 'The Doris Day Show,' 'Columbo,' 'ER,' and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.' McGuire also dedicated time to volunteering with the Coalition for Economic Survival.
McGuire resided at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, where she hosted her own talk show, 'GabFest.' Reflecting on her life at 92, she expressed contentment, stating, "To have the chance to do new things and different things at 92, can you think of anything better?"
