Sad news today as Hollywod actress Anne Schedeen (ALF, Tiny Nuts) has passed away at the age of 77. The actress’ family announced that Schedeen had passed away peacefully.
According to Deadline, the family issued this statement on Facebook, “‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share Annie has passed peacefully,’ the family wrote in the post. ‘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.’ They continued, ‘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. Raise a margarita in her honor.’”
For those who don’t know, Schedeen was born on January 8, 1949 in Portland, Oregon. As a child Schedeen began her acting career studying and performing at the Portland Civic Theatre. She performed dinner theatre in Hawaii and would eventually move to New York City in order to continue her career in acting. After her time in summer stock theater, Schedeen made the move to Los Angeles and signed a contract with Universal Pictures. The actress is well known for her role on the series ALF where she played Kate Tanner, a mother who takes the titular alien into her home on the NBC series.
According to Deadline, Schedeen is survived by her husband, Christopher Barrett, her daughter Taylor Barrett, her daughter-in-law Hilary Flynn, her sister Sarabeth Schedeen, her niece Minnie Schedeen, her brother Roland ‘Tony’ Schedeen, her sister-in-law Julieanne Schedeen, along with her rescue dogs, Roo and Red.