Betty McGuire, ‘Growing Pains’ Actress, Dies at 100

Betty McGuire, the actress recognized for her portrayal of grandmother Kate Malone on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains, passed away on October 8 at the age of 100. Her death occurred at the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, California, and was attributed to natural causes. The passing was confirmed by her power of attorney, Keith Gerchak.

McGuire’s career included a notable seven-year tenure on the popular television series Growing Pains. Her death marks the end of a long life and a significant period of work in the entertainment industry.