Obituary of Rebecca Schaeffer

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Rebecca Schaeffer

Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer (born November 6, 1967 in Portland, Oregon ) was a TV actress, film actress, and model who was best known for her role as Patricia "Patti" Russell in the American TV comedy “My Sister Sam”. Rebecca died on July 18, 1989 and her death was reportedly a result of being shot and killed by Robert John Bardo, a 19 year old obsessed fan who had been stalking her. She died at the tender age of 21.

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Rebecca Schaeffer Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Schaeffer, Rebecca
    • Common Name: Rebecca Schaeffer
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States
    • Birth Date: November 06, 1967
    • Age: 21 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Beckie
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1985-1989
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Silver (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    Rebecca's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer
    • Father: Benson Schaeffer
    • Mother: Danna Schaeffer (née Wilner)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 18 1989 at age 21
  • Place: West Hollywood, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Murder (gunshot)
  • Interment: Buried at Ahavai Sholom Cemetery in Portland, Oregon, United States

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress Model American Born on November 6th Born in 1967 Born in Oregon Died in 1989 Died at age 21 Died from Murder

Rebecca's Notable Roles:

  • My Sister Sam

Quotable Quotes:

"Rebecca Schaeffer's life, though tragically cut short, left an indelible mark on the world through her inspiring talent and compassionate nature. (V)"

Is Ms. Rebecca Schaeffer still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Rebecca Schaeffer at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-02 16:43:04
Author: Stan
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