Anne Schedeen has sadly passed away at the age of 77. She was best known for her role as Kate Tanner in the 1980s smash hit ALF. Her family confirmed the news of her passing with a heartfelt tribute
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"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share Annie has passed peacefully," the post read. "She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story. We are bereft without her. We loved her so so much, as did all who met her."
The tribute continued by sharing gratitude for the memories she leaves behind.
She was a force. And it is unimaginable to think about life without her in it. But as she said, "I'm always with you." And she's right. The memories, artwork, belly laughter, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and all around joie de vivre live on."
Anne appeared in 101 episodes of ALF, which ran between 1986 and 1990. The show became a global hit, catapulting her to fame in the process. She is the third member of the cast to pass away, following the loss of Max Wright, who died in 2019 and Benji Gregory, who passed away in 2024.
Anne Schedeen Had 46 Acting Credits to Her Name
According to IMDB, Anne had 46 acting credits to her name. Her first appearance on our television screens came in 1974, when she played the role of Tina Larson on an episode of The Six Million Dollar Man.
Anne's first recurring role came in 1974, when she played Sandy Porter in Marcus Welby, M.D, appearing on 12 episodes. A six-episode stint with Emergency followed later that year.
Outside of TV Shows, Anne also appeared in multiple made-for-TV movies, including Braker in 1985 and Cast The First Stone in 1989.
Nevertheless, it was her role in ALF that helped define her career. In fact, she made a short return to her role as Kate Tanner in 2023, when she appeared in ALF on ALF. That was Anne's last confirmed time on our television screens.
Currently, no cause of death has been released. Furthermore, there are no details regarding her funeral. That information is expected to remain private.
