Airing for nine seasons, the Emmy-nominated series was a staple of television in the 1980s.

Often seen wearing roller skates and braces in her youth, Tootie eventually matured into a bright young woman.

Beyond her tough exterior, Jo’s love for her friends revealed a heart of gold.

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Shemost recently appeared in the Off-Broadway play,Pen Pals,in February 2025.

Vibrant and quirky, Beverly was a valued friend who provided a much-needed vacancy as the girls grew older.

She died of a stroke on January 27, 2021, with COVID-19 being a contributing factor.

Jo, Tootie, Blair, Natalie, and Ms. Garrett posing in a line and smiling in Facts of Life

Leachman was 94 years old (viaPeople).

His last role was in 2017 as Elmer Knowland in the Netflix Western series,Godless.

Schachter retired from acting in 2001, and is now a teacher for special needs students in New York.

Lisa Whelchel looking at someone off screen as Blair in The Facts of Life

Clooney recently reunited with hisOceans 11co-star Brad Pitt in the Apple TV+ original movie,Wolfs.

He died on July 18, 2015, from cancer at age 79 (viaTHR).

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