Actress Anne Schedeen, icon of ‘Alf the Stubborn’, passes away at age 77, leaving a remarkable legacy
The death of actress Anne Schedeen, immortalized as matriarch Kate Tanner in the hit series “Alf the Stubborn”, was confirmed on this date, at the age of 77. The American artist marked generations by playing the maternal figure of the Tanner family, who housed a furry and good-natured alien in their home.
The artist’s family confirmed the sad news in a statement released on Facebook. According to the statement, “It is with broken hearts that we share the news that Annie has passed away peacefully.” The text also highlighted the “extraordinary legacy of creative energy, sharp humor, joy for family, adoration for puppies, deep hatred for Trump, passion for thrift stores and love for a good story” that she left behind. Family members expressed that they were “inconsolable” with the loss.
The statement continued, highlighting that “the memories, the works of art, the laughter, the handmade jewelry, the oil paintings, the sculptures, the costumes and all the joy of living remain.” The message concluded with a simple request: “Make a toast with a margarita in your honor… we all love you, Annie.”
Anne Schedeen’s remarkable appearance in ‘Alf’ and her castmates who have passed away
Born in Portland, Oregon, Anne Schedeen shone in 101 chapters of “Alf the Stubborn”, shown on NBC from 1986 to 1990. In the central role of the sitcom, she starred alongside Andrea Elson and also with Max Wright, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 75, and Benji Gregory, who died in 2024 at the age of 46, both also part of the main cast and who have also left us.
Artistic trajectory: from “The Six Million Dollar Man” to other TV hits
The actress’s professional journey began in childhood, with theater studies and acting at the Portland Civic Theatre. After stints on stage in Hawaii and New York, she settled in Los Angeles, where she secured a contract with Universal Pictures. His television debut took place in 1974, in the series “The Six Million Dollar Man”. Throughout her career, Anne was part of the cast of other important North American television productions, such as “The Bionic Woman”, “The Incredible Hulk” and “Emergency!”.
