Saturday, June 2, 2012

Desperate Housewives Star, Kathryn Joosten Dies at 72


Kathryn Joosten passed away on Friday. She was 72.

According to TMZ, the actress died after a long battle with lung cancer. Joosten's rep said she was surrounded by family at the time of her death.


Joosten may be best known for playing Karen McKluskey on Desperate Housewives. The role won her an Emmy award in 2005 and 2008 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Joosten is also known for her role as Dolores Landingham in the first two seasons of The West Wing.

The actress was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2001, and in September 2009 the cancer returned.
May her soul rest in peace.

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