About Melanie Watson
Lived 1968 – 2025 (aged 57). Melanie Watson was an American actor.
Melanie Lynn Watson Bernhardt (July 20, 1968 – December 26, 2025) was an American actress and disability advocate known for her role as Kathy Gordon on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes.
Life and career Melanie Lynn Watson was born in Dana Point, California on July 20, 1968, the daughter of Jack Watson and Marilyn Patzner.
Watson Bernhardt died in Colorado Springs, Colorado on December 26, 2025, at the age of 57.
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Who was Melanie Watson?
American actress
When was Melanie Watson born?
Melanie Watson was born on 20 July 1968 in Orange County, Dana Point.
When did Melanie Watson die?
Melanie Watson died on 26 December 2025 in Colorado Springs.
What was Melanie Watson's occupation?
Melanie Watson was an actor.
What nationality was Melanie Watson?
Melanie Watson was American.
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· DBpedia: Melanie Watson Bernhardt
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