Obituary of Lani O’Grady

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Lani O’Grady

Lanita Rose Agrati (born October 2, 1954 in Walnut Creek, California) was a TV actress who was best known for her role as Mary Bradford in the American TV comedy series, “Eight is Enough.” Lani died on September 25, 2001 and her death was possibly because of a drug overdose. She died at age 46 just seven days before her 47th birthday.

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Lani O’Grady Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: O’Grady, Lani
    • Common Name: Lani O’Grady
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Walnut Creek, California, United States
    • Birth Date: October 02, 1954
    • Age: 46 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Lanita
    • Occupation: TV Actress
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: 1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Lani's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Lanita Rose Agrati
    • Father: Lou A. Agrati
    • Mother: Mary B. Grady (née Castellino)
    • Brother(s):
      • Don Louis Agrati (June 8, 1944-June 27, 2012),
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Eugene C. Otis (married 1971-divorced December 1974)
      • James F. Phalen (married 8 November 1975-divorced February 1977)
      • James Gibson Smith (married 9 September 1980-divorced 1981)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 25 2001 at age 46
  • Place: Valencia, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Overdose (Vicodin and Prozac)

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on October 2nd Born in 1954 Born in California Died in 2001 Died at age 46 Died from Overdose

Lani's Notable Roles:

  • Eight is Enough

Quotable Quotes:

"[in 1994] I have a real hard time with people who have been successful in this business as young children . . . and [as adults] they are no longer wanted by Hollywood -- and, yeah, Hollywood is not a user-friendly place." (IMDB)

"Ms. O'Grady lived a life full of passion, talent, and grace,. When she croaked she left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire for generations to come. (V)"

"Lani O'Grady had a successful career as an actress and appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, but tragically passed away at a young age due to unknown causes. (V)"

Is Ms. Lani O’Grady still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Lani O’Grady at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-02 07:30:10
Author: Tucker
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