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Hollywood Star Lauren Chapin Dies at 80 After Cancer Battle

2/25/2026

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Lauren Chapin, the Hollywood actress who played Kathy 'Kitten' Anderson on Father Knows Best, died at age 80 after a five-year cancer battle.
Her son, Matthew, announced her passing on social media.
She was born May 23, 1945, in Los Angeles and rose as a child actress, appearing in A Star Is Born.
Chapin later became a minister and author, and is survived by her son and daughter.

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Lauren Chapin, the Hollywood actress who played Kathy 'Kitten' Anderson on Father Knows Best, died at age 80 after a five-year cancer battle.
Her son, Matthew, announced her passing on social media.
She was born May 23, 1945, in Los Angeles and rose as a child actress, appearing in A Star Is Born.
Chapin later became a minister and author, and is survived by her son and daughter.