Karen Lynne Oberdiear (often credited professionally with surname misspelled as Karen Obediear) (September 6, 1962 - March 21, 2009)[1] was an American actress and former child star.
[3] She also appeared in Fawn Story, an episode of the ABC Afterschool Special,[4] and shows such as Gunsmoke, Medical Center, Rafferty, and Hello, Larry.
[6][7] Oberdiear was born September 6, 1962, grew up in the Westchester region of Los Angeles, and attended Westchester High School.
After ending her acting career she worked as a self-employed accountant.
[8] Oberdiear was killed in a Piper Cherokee plane crash on March 21, 2009.