Schaeffer, Rebecca (1967–1989)

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Schaeffer, Rebecca (1967–1989)

American actress. Born Nov 6, 1967, in Portland, OR; died July 18, 1989, in West Hollywood, CA.

At 16, began modeling; had recurring role as kid sister of Pam Dawber on "My Sister Sam" (1986); at 21, was shot to death outside her West Hollywood apartment by an obsessed fan; films include Radio Days and Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills.

See also "Rebecca Schaeffer: The E! True Hollywood Story" (1991).

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