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Actress Anne Schedeen, best known for playing matriarch Kate Tanner on the late-’80s NBC sitcom ALF, has died at 77.
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Portland, Ore.
Who
Actress Anne Schedeen, her agent Tom Markley, her family
What
Actress Anne Schedeen, best known for playing matriarch Kate Tanner on the late-’80s NBC sitcom ALF, has died at 77.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:07:08 GMT · 3h 26m ago
Where
Portland, Ore. ·
Why
The source does not specify a cause of death.
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The passing of Anne Schedeen marks the loss of a recognizable figure from 1980s television, eliciting tributes from fans and colleagues. Her legacy includes significant contributions to popular culture through the enduring sitcom 'ALF'.
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