Andrea Fay Friedman Bio, Husband, Children, Siblings, Net Worth: American actress who had Down syndrome, Andrea Fay Friedman has passed on.
Andrea Fay Friedman died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Santa Monica, California. The actress was 53.
Born in California, United States, Friedman attended West Los Angeles Baptist High School and Santa Monica College.
As an actress, she contributed to the much-needed representation of individuals with Down Syndrome in the world of entertainment.
Friedman is known for her role in “Life Goes On” as Amanda Swanson, the girlfriend (and later wife) of the character Charles “Corky” Thacher.
She also starred in several films and television series including; Baywatch, Chicago Hope, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Division, and Saving Grace.
In 2009, Friedman was the subject of the documentary “A Possible Dream: The Andrea Friedman Story”, with narration by Joanne Woodward.
In 2010, she showed her ability to tackle controversy with grace after voicing a character with Down syndrome, Ellen, in an episode of “Family Guy”
Her other film credit includes; Smudge, Walker Texas Ranger, and Special Witness. Her last film project before her death was in the 2019 family holiday film; “Carol of the Bells”
The film tells the story of Scott Johnson (RJ Mitte), a young man and adoptee who searches for his biological mother (Friedman), finding that she has Down syndrome.
Aside from acting, Friedman occasionally worked as an assistant teacher at UCLA’s Pathway program, an initiative for students that teaches them to live independently.
Andrea Fay Friedman Date Of Birth
Andrea Fay Friedman was born on Monday, June 1, 1970, and passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was 53.
Andrea Fay Friedman Height & Weight
Andrea Fay Friedman’s height and weight are currently unknown to us. She attended West Los Angeles Baptist High School and Santa Monica College
Andrea Fay Friedman Parents
Andrea Fay Friedman was born to his parents in California, United States. Her father has been identified as Hal Friedman but her mother’s identity is unknown to us as of this writing.
Andrea Fay Friedman Husband
Andrea Fay Friedman was not known to be married at the time of her death. Since she kept her personal life under wraps, there are no records of her previous relationships.
Andrea Fay Friedman Children
As of December 2023, there are no records of Andrea Fay Friedman’s children, making it unknown whether the late 53-year-old actress had biological or adopted children.
Andrea Fay Friedman Siblings
Andrea Fay Friedman is not the only child of her parents. The “Life Goes On” star is survived by her sister, Katherine Holland. Since she lives away from the eyes of the public, her date of birth, age, and occupation is unknown to us.
Andrea Fay Friedman Net Worth
Before Andrea Fay Friedman passed on, she had an estimated net worth of about $4 million. She accumulated such fortune from her career as an actress.
Friedman was also an assistant teacher at the University of California, Los Angeles Pathway program, an initiative for students that teaches them to live independently.
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