Kristy McNichol, 62 Years Old

Kristy McNichol first gained widespread recognition for her role as Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence on the television drama series “Family,” a performance that earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. Transitioning to the big screen, she starred in award-winning projects, “Little Darlings” and “Only When I Laugh.”

In 1988, she played Barbara Weston in the NBC sitcom Empty Nest, and her performance contributed to the show’s success until she departed in 1992. After retiring from acting, Kristy dedicated herself to teaching acting at a private school in Los Angeles. She engaged in various charitable endeavors, preferring a private life away from the public eye.