Lauren Chapin: Father Knows Best Star Dies at 80 After Cancer Battle

Lauren Chapin, the actress known for playing Kathy "Kitten" Anderson in "Father Knows Best", has passed away at the age of 80 after a five-year battle with cancer.Her son Matthew Chapin confirmed the news following her death on Tuesday, highlighting her legacy as a child star who appeared in nearly 200 episodes of the iconic show.Beyond acting, Lauren Chapin was a founding board member of A Minor Consideration and an advocate for child performers after detailing her own struggles in her 1989 memoir.