Obituary of Michele Lee
Michele Lee
Ms. Michele Lee (born June 24th, 1942) died sadly at work on July 11th, 2026 (TBV) with her son nearby. Her cause of death was likely pneumonia. She was 84 years old when she passed.
Michelle Lee is survived by her parents, Sylvia Helen and Jack Dusick, current husband Fred A. Rappoport, her only child, son David Farentino as well as her rubber duck, Quack.
In her career, Michelle Lee was a Film Actress who was best known for her long running performance as Karen Cooper Fairgate MacKenzie on the 1980s prime-time soap opera "Knots Landing".
When she was not at work being a Film Actress, Michelle Lee was known for her love of show tunes and she would spend ages most days singing them. Ms. Dusick (also known as Michele Dusick) also spent weeks visiting with her financial adviser most years around tax season. Since she was just a girl in Los Angeles, many people knew Michelle Lee as a crackpot with funny magic tricks that horrified everyone. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a paltry donation to the Heart Foundation in Michelle Lee's honor.
A wake is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the undertaker's in Los Angeles. The private service will be at 9AM with a reception to follow hosted by her older sister at the funeral home where refreshments will be served. All are welcome to the visitation to be held at undertaker's office.
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Michele Lee Biography Wiki:
- Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
- Full Name: Lee, Michelle
- Common Name: Michele Lee
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Birth Date: June 24, 1942
- Age: 84
- Also Known As: Michele Dusick
- Occupation: Film Actress
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
- Favorite Color: Green
- Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
- Favorite Actor: James Stewart
- Birth Name:
Michele Lee Dusick - Father: Jack Dusick
- Mother: Sylvia Helen (née Silverstein)
- Spouse/Partner:
- Fred A. Rappoport (married 27 September 1987-present)
- James Farentino (married 20 February 1966-divorced 1983)
- Son(s):
- David Farentino (born July 6, 1969)
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Film ActressAmerican Born on June 24th Born in 1942 Born in California Died from
Quotable Quotes:
"I love doing things that may not be everybody else's cup of tea." (IMDB)
"Michelle Lee lived an extraordinary life filled with love, kindness, and selflessness, leaving a lasting impact on all those fortunate enough to have known her. (V)"
"Michelle Lee, the renowned professional tightrope walker, accidentally tripped on her own shoelace while practicing her routine with a dozen flaming hula hoops and ended up being the ring leader at the circus in the afterlife. (V)"
Is Ms. Michelle Lee still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.
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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-06-21 16:50:56
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