Anne Schedeen, ALF's Kate Tanner, Dies At Age 77

Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom ALF, has died at the age of 77.

Schedeen's family announced her passing on Facebook, sharing that she "passed peacefully." No cause of death was disclosed.

In a statement, her family wrote: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share Annie has passed peacefully. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story. We are bereft without her. We loved her so so much, as did all who met her."

The statement continued: "She was a force. And it is unimaginable to think about life without her in it. But as she said, 'I'm always with you.' And she's right. The memories, artwork, belly laughter, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and all around joie de vivre live on."

Schedeen starred as the Tanner family matriarch throughout ALF's four-season run from 1986 to 1990 and remained beloved by fans of the classic sitcom.