‘ALF’ Star Anne Schedeen Dies at 77; Family Remembers Her ‘Burning Hatred for Trump’
Actress Anne Schedeen, known for her role as Kate Tanner on *ALF* (1986–1990), has died at 77. Her family confirmed she passed peacefully, emphasizing her political views and personal passions in a public tribute. No cause of death has been released. Sources agree on her age, role, and family’s statement but differ on phrasing.
What changed
Family’s tribute now explicitly includes her ‘burning hatred for Trump’ as a defining trait, added to earlier confirmed details about her death and legacy.
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Anne Schedeen, *ALF*’s Kate Tanner, Dies at 77; Family Calls Tribute ‘Burning Hatred for Trump’
confidence 95%Actress Anne Schedeen, known for her role as Kate Tanner on *ALF* (1986–1990), has died at 77. Her family confirmed she passed peacefully, emphasizing her political views and personal passions in a public tribute. No cause of death has been released. Sources agree on her age, role, and family’s statement but differ on phrasing.
What's confirmed:
- Anne Schedeen, who played Kate Tanner on *ALF* (1986–1990), died at 77.
- Her family announced she passed peacefully in an emotional statement.
- The family’s tribute highlighted her political views, including a ‘burning hatred for Trump.’
- Schedeen was known for her love of dogs and quirky passions beyond acting.
- No cause of death has been specified by her family or sources.
Still unconfirmed:
- A RadarOnline source was cited in one outlet as confirming her death, but no direct statement or link to RadarOnline was provided.
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'ALF' Star Anne Schedeen, 77, Dies; Family Cites ‘Burning Hatred for Trump’
confidence 95%Actress Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom *ALF* (1986–1990), has died at 77. Her family’s tribute highlighted her political views, love for dogs, and quirky passions. Confirmed details include her role on the show, age at death, and family’s public statement. No cause of death has been specified.
What's confirmed:
- Anne Schedeen died at 77 on June 15, 2026, according to her family’s announcement.
- She was best known for portraying Kate Tanner, the mother in the NBC sitcom *ALF*, which aired from 1986 to 1990.
- Schedeen’s family described her as having a ‘burning hatred for Trump,’ along with a love for ‘little dogs’ and ‘second-hand thrifting.’
- Her death was confirmed by multiple outlets, including *USA Today*, *Variety*, and *Fox News*, citing a family statement.
- Schedeen passed away peacefully, with no cause of death disclosed.
Still unconfirmed:
- A Facebook post attributed to her family mentioned her ‘whip smart humor’ and ‘delight in her family,’ though the authenticity of the post’s phrasing beyond the core tribute has not been independently verified.