Rebecca Schaeffer
Rebecca Schaeffer was a rising actress and model who was tragically murdered by her stalker in 1989.
TV Actress
November 6, 1967
July 18, 1989
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Rebecca Schaeffer was a talented American actress and model, best known for her role as Patty in the CBS sitcom “My Sister Sam.” She started her career in modeling at 16 years old before transitioning into acting. Schaeffer appeared in notable works such as “Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills,” “The End of Innocence,” and “Voyage of Terror: The Achille Lauro Affair.” Additionally, she served as a spokesperson for Thursday’s Child, a charity supporting at-risk teens. Tragically, her life was cut short in 1989 when a stalker murdered her, leading to the implementation of anti-stalking laws in the United States.