Celebrities Lauren Chapin, Beloved ‘Father Knows Best’ Child Star, Dies at 80 After Cancer Battle February 25, 2026 Nicu Andi Holba Summary Lauren Chapin died Tuesday February 25, 2026 after five-year cancer battle. She played Kathy “Kitten” Anderson on Father Knows Best from 1954-1960. Chapin won five Junior Emmy awards for…