Betty McGuire, 'Growing Pains' Actress, Dies at 100

Betty McGuire, known for her role as grandmother Kate Malone on the ABC sitcom 'Growing Pains', has died at the age of 100.

Betty McGuire, the actress best known for her role as grandmother Kate Malone on the ABC sitcom 'Growing Pains', died on October 8, 2026, of natural causes. She was 100.

Keith Gerchak, McGuire's Power of Attorney, confirmed her death.

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Betty McGuire, known for her role as grandmother Kate Malone on the ABC sitcom 'Growing Pains', died on October 8, 2026, of natural causes.

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Keith Gerchak, McGuire's Power of Attorney, confirmed her death.

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