Former Child Star Melanie Watson Passes Away

Former Child Star Melanie Watson Passes Away

Update: 2025-12-29
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Former child star Melanie Watson, known for her role as Kathy Gordon on Diffrent Strokes, has passed away at 57. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, she broke barriers with her character, but struggled with scripts and set conditions. After acting, she dedicated her life to advocacy, founding Train Rite and serving as CEO of Couiffies Ranch. Checkout Solipillow.com

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Former Child Star Melanie Watson Passes Away

Former Child Star Melanie Watson Passes Away