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As a tribute to her, an episode of The Simpsons (1989) made since her death showed a scene in which Bart Simpson is standing at the blackboard having just written "We'll really miss you Mrs K", a reference to her character Mrs Krabappel.

Diagnosed with breast cancer 1985. Also caregiver to her husband, Denny, who had pancreatic cancer.

While not listed in the main cast in The Simpsons (1989) her role as Edna Krabappel is listed as a "special guest appearance," a designation usually reserved for celebrity guest stars.

Upon her death, she was cremated and her ashes were scattered at sea in the Pacific Ocean.

She & her husband adopted a son, Michael Hawley (born in 1988).

Close friends with Brett Somers.

Member of Delta Zeta sorority, Delta Nu chapter.

Her husband was a hotelier.

She was a Girl Guides Brownie, as a child.

Friend of Cathryn Michon.