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Story summary
- Lauren Chapin, known for playing Kathy 'Kitten' Anderson on Father Knows Best, died February 24, 2026, in Miami Beach at age 80.
- Her daughter, Summer Chapin, confirmed news and noted her five-year cancer battle.
- Chapin faced addiction and abuse and later became a born-again Christian who helped others.
- A GoFundMe campaign seeks $28,000 to fund ashes at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
- A memorial celebration is planned for May 23, 2026, her 81st birthday.
