Event Brief
Father Knows Best Star Lauren Chapin Dead at 80
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Summary: Lauren Chapin, known for her role in 'Father Knows Best', has passed away after a five-year battle with cancer.
WHO: Lauren Chapin
WHAT: passed away after a battle with cancer
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 3:14 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: after a five-year cancer battle
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