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Kathryn Joosten Dies at 72
The actress, best known for her role on Desperate Housewives as plucky neighbor Karen McCluskey and as The West Wing's secretary Mrs. Landingham, was surrounded by family and friends in Westlake Village, Calif., at the time of her death.
She is survived by her two sons, Jonathan (and his wife Jeremy and their son Jon Henry) and Timothy (and his wife Karissa and their son Evan James), who released this statement: "The family of Kathryn Joosten, two-time Emmy winner, long-time Governor of The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, lung cancer advocate, and so much more, regrets to announce that Kathryn succumbed to her 11-year battle with lung cancer today, June 2, 2012, surrounded by love and humor til the end. Thanks to everyone for their love and support. We are laughing through our tears. We love you, Kathy, thanks for everything."
Tennessee Gal
(6,160 posts)So sorry to hear this.
TheDebbieDee
(11,119 posts)elleng
(131,075 posts)Have enjoyed her tremendously on The West Wing.
Rhiannon12866
(205,851 posts)She was terrific in everything I've seen her in. She died of the same thing two weeks ago in the series finale of Desperate Housewives, must have been excruciatingly difficult, but she made that last show... Godspeed, Mrs. McKlusky.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)Then she had to "die" on Desperate hosuewives..?
Poor thing.
Rhiannon12866
(205,851 posts)That the wouldn't kill off her character before the end of the show. Guess they honored that request, but her death in the last episode was integral to the plot. It was also very sad, since she was a regular character. She must have known her days were numbered, since this was exactly what happened on the show.
SoutherDem
(2,307 posts)I cried, especially with them having it being around her buying a new car and being killed driving it for the first time.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)Damn, that was a fine fine show.
Posteritatis
(18,807 posts)YellowRubberDuckie
(19,736 posts)She was this sweet old lady who decided not to fight her kidney failure any longer. He always held a special place for her in his heart. She hugged him and told him it was OK. They were with her when she went.
This really made me sad, but Lung Cancer is a bitch, and she did not deserve the suffering of it.
Rest in Peace, sweet lady.