Lauren Chapin, ‘Father Knows Best’ Actress, Dies at 80

The Wrap
By Alex WelchFeb 25, 2026, 11:19 am50 pts
Lauren Chapin, the actress best known for her performance as Kathy “Kitten” Anderson on “Father Knows Best,” died on Tuesday after a five-year battle with cancer. She was 80. Her son Matthew announced his mother’s passing on Facebook. “After a long hard fought battle over the past five years, the…

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