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Rebecca Lucile Schaeffer (November 6, 1967 – July 18, 1989) was an American actress and model. She began her career as a teen model before moving on to acting. In 1986, she landed the role of Patricia "Patti" Russell in the CBS comedy My Sister Sam.
Jul 18, 2019 · The actress was shot to death by a fan who had been stalking her for three years in 1989. She was preparing for the audition of a lifetime, The Godfather Part III, when she answered the door for him twice.
Apr 12, 2019 · In 1989, model-turned-actress Rebecca Schaeffer was killed in cold blood by a man many described as an “deranged fan” named Robert John Bardo. On April 12, 20/20 released a new two-hour...
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Rebecca Schaeffer was an actress and model who starred in My Sister Sam (1986) and other TV shows. She was murdered by a fan in 1989 at age 21, after signing autographs at a girls' shelter.
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Rebecca Schaeffer was a rising star in 1989 when she was shot and killed by a fan who had traveled from Arizona to see her. Her tragic death led to the passage of groundbreaking laws to prevent stalking in California and other states.
Oct 10, 2023 · Rebecca Schaeffer was a rising star of "My Sister Sam" when she was shot dead by Robert John Bardo, who had become obsessed with her. Learn about her life, career, and the impact of her tragic death on anti-stalking laws and privacy protections.
May 8, 2024 · Rebecca Schaeffer's murder by an obsessed fan led to anti-stalking laws. Marcia Clark, the lead prosecutor, reflects on the case.
