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Kathryn Joosten obituary
6 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
American actor best known for her roles in Desperate Housewives and The West Wing
The two most memorable characters played by the actor Kathryn Joosten, who has died of lung cancer aged 72, were crotchety and sometimes cranky, but ultimately lovable. Joosten came to prominence playing Dolores Landingham, the gruff and protective secretary to President Jed Bartlet, in The West Wing, but her character died in a car crash towards the end of the second season. She then moved on to Desperate Housewives, in which, as Karen McCluskey, she observed her neighbours in Wisteria Lane with a sharp eye and gossipy tongue, winning Emmy awards in 2005 and 2008. Last month, as Desperate Housewives reached the end of its eight-year run on the ABC network in America, McCluskey's death was the centrepiece of the final show.
Joosten was born in Eustis, Florida, and worked as a psychiatric nurse with disturbed teenagers in Chicago. »
- Michael Carlson
Kathryn Joosten Dead At 72
3 June 2012 7:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Desperate Housewives star Kathryn Joosten has lost her battle with lung cancer.
The 72-year-old actress died on Saturday, surrounded by family members, at her home in Westlake Village, California.
A family statement announcing the death of the two-time Emmy Award winner reads: "The family of Kathryn Joosten... long-time Governor of The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, lung cancer advocate, and so much more, regrets to announce that Kathryn succumbed to her 11-year battle with lung cancer today, June 2, 2012, surrounded by love and humor til the end.
"Thanks to everyone for their love and support. We are laughing through our tears. We love you, Kathy, thanks for everything."
Joosten began her career as a nurse in her native Chicago, Illinois and turned to acting in her early 40s, winning acclaim on TV and onstage in a series of roles.
She is perhaps best known for two TV performances - as the President's secretary Mrs. Landingham on The West Wing and as meddling neighbour Karen McCluskey on Desperate Housewives.
Joosten won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2005 and 2008 for her role in Desperate Housewives. Ironically, her character lost her lung cancer battle in the series finale, which aired in America last month.
Her other TV credits include Dharma & Greg, Monk, Joan of Arcadia, Las Vegas, The Closer, My Name Is Earl, Grey’s Anatomy, Ally McBeal and Scrubs. She also appeared in the movies Bedtime Stories, Wedding Crashers and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
Joosten was also a two-time lung cancer survivor, and she became the national spokesperson for Pfizer’s Lung Cancer Profiles Campaign.
Joosten's Desperate Housewives co-star Felicity Huffman took to Twitter.com to pay her respects on Saturday night, writing, "Rest in peace, she was an amazing woman and a wonderful actress."
She is survived by her two sons, Jonathan and Timothy. The family will hold a private service and there will be a memorial service announced in the near future. »
Kathryn Joosten Dead At 72
2 June 2012 10:41 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Desperate Housewives star Kathryn Joosten has lost her battle with lung cancer.
The 72-year-old actress died on Saturday, surrounded by family members, at her home in Westlake Village, California.
A family statement announcing the death of the two-time Emmy Award winner reads: "The family of Kathryn Joosten... long-time Governor of The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, lung cancer advocate, and so much more, regrets to announce that Kathryn succumbed to her 11-year battle with lung cancer today, June 2, 2012, surrounded by love and humor til the end.
"Thanks to everyone for their love and support. We are laughing through our tears. We love you, Kathy, thanks for everything."
Joosten began her career as a nurse in her native Chicago, Illinois and turned to acting in her early 40s, winning acclaim on TV and onstage in a series of roles.
She is perhaps best known for two TV performances - as the President's secretary Mrs. Landingham on The West Wing and as meddling neighbour Karen McCluskey on Desperate Housewives.
Joosten won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2005 and 2008 for her role in Desperate Housewives. Ironically, her character lost her lung cancer battle in the series finale, which aired in America last month.
Her other TV credits include Dharma & Greg, Monk, Joan of Arcadia, Las Vegas, The Closer, My Name Is Earl, Grey’s Anatomy, Ally McBeal and Scrubs. She also appeared in the movies Bedtime Stories, Wedding Crashers and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
Joosten was also a two-time lung cancer survivor, and she became the national spokesperson for Pfizer’s Lung Cancer Profiles Campaign.
Joosten's Desperate Housewives co-star Felicity Huffman took to Twitter.com to pay her respects on Saturday night, writing, "Rest in peace, she was an amazing woman and a wonderful actress."
She is survived by her two sons, Jonathan and Timothy. The family will hold a private service and there will be a memorial service announced in the near future. »
Desperate Housewives, The West Wing: Kathryn Joosten Dies at 72
2 June 2012 2:52 PM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
Actress Kathryn Joosten died yesterday at the age of 72, following a long battle with lung cancer. She was reportedly surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.
Her Desperate Housewives character, cantankerous Karen McKlusky, died in the show's series finale which aired a few weeks ago. She won two Emmys for her work on the dramedy and was nominated three times.
Before moving to Wisteria Lane, Joosten was best known for her role as Mrs. Dolores Landingham, the no-nonsense executive secretary to President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) on The West Wing. After two seasons, that character died suddenly after being hit by a drunk driver. She was seen in flashbacks in seasons three and four.
Joosten also had recurring roles on shows like Scrubs, Joan of Arcadia, My Name Is Earl, General Hospital, and Dharma & Greg. »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Kathryn Joosten 1939-2012: Reaction and tributes
2 June 2012 2:07 PM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Kathryn Joosten died yesterday at the age of 72. The television star was best known for roles on The West Wing, Scrubs and most recently Desperate Housewives, in which she made her final appearance earlier this spring. Below are just some of the responses to the tragic news of Joosten's death from friends, colleagues and celebrities: Fred Willard
"So sorry to hear Kathryn Joosten passed away today. A Great actress. West Wing & Desperate Housewives she was terrific. Rip Kathy." Dulé Hill
"Saddened about the passing of Kathryn Joosten #MrsLandingham #TheWestWing it was an honor to work with you and an even greater honor knowing you Kathryn. #Rip" Brenda Strong
"To the memory of an extraordinary woman, actress and friend. Rest in Peace Kathryn Joosten.Wisteria Lane won't (more) »
- By Zeba Blay
R.I.P. Kathryn Joosten
2 June 2012 2:03 PM, PDT | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Character actress Kathryn Joosten, who played the snoop Karen McCluskey on Desperate Housewives and the president’s secretary on The West Wing, died today in Los Angeles after battling lung cancer for years. She was 72. She won two Emmys for the Desperate Housewives role. Her character also battled cancer and passed away in the series finale in May. In addition to her other major role as Mrs. Landingham on The West Wing, she had a recurring gig in Dharma & Greg and guest starred in Ally McBeal, Scrubs and My Name Is Earl. Joosten, who had a career as a psychiatric nurse before turning to acting, was also active in animal rights causes. Additionally Joosten served as a Governor for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Performers Peer Group. She completed two terms and was in her third at the time of her death. In his condolences statement TV Academy COO »
- THE DEADLINE TEAM
Kathryn Joosten, Veteran Desperate Housewives Actress, Passes Away at 72
2 June 2012 1:12 PM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »
Kathryn Joosten, a veteran actress best known for roles on The West Wing and Desperate Housewives, passed away yesterday in Westlake Village, California from lung cancer. She was 72.
The multiple-time Emmy Award winner portrayed Karen McKluskey for many years on Wisteria Lane, actually succumbing on that series during its final season as well.
Prior to that beloved role, Joosten served as Mrs. Landingham, the main secretary to Martin Sheen’s President Bartlet, on The West Wing. That character also famously died to close that show's second season.
Joosten also appeared on Scrubs, My Name Is Earl, Joan of Arcadia and Dharma & Greg. Our thoughts go out to her family. »
- matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
'Desperate Housewives' Star Kathryn Joosten Dies
2 June 2012 12:17 PM, PDT | Entertainment Tonight | See recent Entertainment Tonight news »
Emmy-winning actress Kathryn Joosten has died at age 72 following a bout with pneumonia while battling lung cancer.
TVLine.com reports that Joosten passed away Friday in Westlake Village, Calif., surrounded by family. A source tells Et that Joosten was undergoing chemotherapy treatment throughout the taping of the final episodes of Housewives, which led to her contracting pneumonia.
Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry told Et in a statement, "The character of Mrs. McCluskey was created for a single episode. We then cast Kathryn Joosten and she infused the part with so much feisty wit and curmudgeonly bravado, we knew we had to move her onto Wisteria Lane for the run of the series. I will forever miss her, as a co-worker and as a friend."
More: Kathryn Joosten on Lung Cancer Battle
The actress, whose character also passed away in the Desperate Housewives season finale last month, spoke with Et at length in 2009 about her cancer battle, telling »
'Desperate Housewives' Star Kathryn Joosten Dies at 72
2 June 2012 12:04 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Actress Kathryn Joosten, best known as "Desperate Housewives'" most meddlesome neighbor Karen McKluskey, died Friday after a long battle with lung cancer. She was 72.
Joosten's death came less than three weeks after the emotional "Desperate Housewives" series finale, which saw the redemption and eventual death of Mrs. McKluskey as well.
Joosten won two Emmys for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her "Desperate" role, in 2005 and 2008, and was nominated for a third time in 2010.
Prior to her residence on Wisteria Lane, Joosten had another tony TV address: The White House. She played Mrs. Landingham, President Bartlet's (Martin Sheen) secretary on "The West Wing" for the series' first two seasons until her character died in a car accident.
She also had memorable TV roles on "Scrubs," "Joan of Arcadia," "My Name Is Earl," "General Hospital" and "Dharma & Greg."
Joosten was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2001. The cancer »
- The Huffington Post
Kathryn Joosten 1939-2012: Her career in video
2 June 2012 12:03 PM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Kathryn Joosten, best known for her roles in Desperate Housewives and The West Wing, sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 72 after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2009. The actress, who started out with guest roles in shows such as ER and Third Rock From The Sun, won two Emmys for her role in Desperate Housewives and stood out with her appearances in shows such as Scrubs and Dharma & Greg. Digital Spy pays tribute to Kathryn Joosten with a selection of moments from her television career: Mrs Landingham in The West Wing Kathryn Joosten appeared as the President's secretary Mrs Landingham in the first two seasons of The West Wing and became a much-loved character (with a securely guarded cookie jar). The character's death in a car accident led to one of the most highly-praised episodes, (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
'Desperate Housewives' Star Kathryn Joosten Dies at 72
2 June 2012 11:09 AM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Actress Kathryn Joosten, best known as "Desperate Housewives'" most meddlesome neighbor Karen McKluskey, died Friday after a long battle with lung cancer. She was 72.
Joosten's death came less than three weeks after the emotional "Desperate Housewives" series finale, which saw the redemption and eventual death of Mrs. McKluskey as well.
Joosten won two Emmys for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her "Desperate" role, in 2005 and 2008, and was nominated for a third time in 2010.
Prior to her residence on Wisteria Lane, Joosten had another tony TV address: The White House. She played Mrs. Landingham, President Bartlet's (Martin Sheen) secretary on "The West Wing" for the series' first two seasons until her character died in a car accident.
She also had memorable TV roles on "Scrubs," "Joan of Arcadia," "My Name Is Earl," "General Hospital" and "Dharma & Greg."
Joosten was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2001. The cancer »
- The Huffington Post
Desperate Housewives' Kathryn Joosten Dies at 72, Following Battle With Cancer
2 June 2012 11:03 AM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Emmy winner Kathryn Joosten, whose emotional death scene as Karen McCluskey gave Desperate Housewives‘ recent series finale its biggest emotional punch, died on Friday of lung cancer in Westlake Village, CA. She was 72.
Joosten won her Emmys in 2005 and 2008 in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy for her portrayal of Wisteria Lane’s crankiest (but still loveable) resident.
Related | Desperate Housewives Series Finale Recap: A Trial, Then Tribulations
Prior to her Housewives success, Joosten was best known for playing Mrs. Landingham, secretary to Martin Sheen’s President Bartlet, on The West Wing.
She also had roles on such shows as Scrubs, »
- Michael Slezak
First Look: Burn Notice Season 6 Means Trouble!
2 June 2012 5:35 AM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
The good news about the key art for Season 6 of USA Network’s Burn Notice, unveiled here by TVLine: It at the very least suggests that Fiona (played by Gabriella Anwar) will — at some point — rejoin Michael’s team, despite having turned herself into the feds at the conclusion of Season 5.
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The bad news? The tagline suggests that even though Fi trumped big bad Anson Fullerton’s (Jere Burns) ace-in-the-hole by giving herself up for the lobby bombing, there will nonetheless be “trouble in paradise” for our »
- Matt Webb Mitovich
Snow White & The Huntsman director Rupert Sanders is living the fairy tale
1 June 2012 4:07 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
How a gonzo road trip, Halo 3 and the Arab Spring helped make the British director's debut anything but Grimm
It is the morning after a quite colossal night before for director Rupert Sanders. There is an empty glass bottle of Coke on the coffee table in front of him. A full one is brought in to replace it, almost immediately. He inspects the window, the lamps, the doorway, desperately looking for any way to get light and air into our muted hotel room. Today's hangover is the sort of broken-headed hell that might usually render a person defeated. But if anyone had a reason to celebrate, it was Sanders.
The previous night saw the premiere of his first film, Snow White & The Huntsman. There was the red carpet, which he walked with his cast (Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Toby Jones, Ray Winstone, Lovejoy etc). Then there was the »
- Francesca Babb
'Devious Maids': Lifetime interested in Marc Cherry's ABC pilot
31 May 2012 11:06 AM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Lifetime may give a second life to "Devious Maids," a pilot from "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry that didn't make the cut at ABC for next season.
The cable channel has had some preliminary talks with producer ABC Studios about migrating the show, Deadline reports. "Devious Maids" may also not be the only reclamation project Lifetime undertakes, either: It's reportedly looking at some other (unnamed) pilots the broadcast networks rejected this spring and has also expressed interest in CBS' canceled drama "Unforgettable."
"Devious Maids" is based on a Mexican series and follows the lives of four housekeepers who work for wealthy families in Beverly Hills while dreaming of and scheming for better lives of their own. The cast includes Ana Ortiz ("Ugly Betty"), Judy Reyes ("Scrubs"), Grant Show ("Melrose Place") and Susan Lucci ("All My Children").
Cherry created the show as "Desperate Housewives" was winding down and shares executive producer »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Marc Cherry's 'Devious Maids' saved by Lifetime?
31 May 2012 8:14 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry's new show could reportedly be acquired by Lifetime. The network is said by Deadline to be having preliminary discussions about airing the show with ABC, who declined to order a full series of Cherry's pilot. Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty), Judy Reyes (Scrubs), Dania Ramirez (Heroes) and Roselyn Sanchez (Without A Trace) were all set to star in Devious Maids. (more) »
- By Daniel Sperling
Lifetime Eyes Marc Cherry's Devious Maids
30 May 2012 7:16 PM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Marc Cherry‘s Devious Maids may find work yet, if not at ABC then for someone else.
Now that the Alphabet network has passed on putting the Desperate Housewives creator’s new sudser on its 2012-13 schedule, Lifetime is in preliminary talks to offer it a home, our sister site Deadline reports.
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Lifetime, which is also mulling the idea of plucking CBS’ Unforgettable from the ashes, reportedly sees Devious Maids as a frothy drama in the vein of the cabler’s very successful freshman The Client List.
Loosely based on the »
- Matt Webb Mitovich
'Cougar Town' creator on season finale twists, the move to TBS
29 May 2012 10:00 PM, PDT | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
Had the news of Cougar Town’s renewal and move to TBS not been released weeks ago, the season finale may have made a few fans worry. After all, the episode certainly had the tone of a series finale.
Jules (Courteney Cox) and Grayson (Josh Hopkins) got married. Ellie (Christa Miller) dangled her sexuality over Andy (Ian Gomez) like an unreachable carrot. And Laurie (Busy Phillips) and Travis (Dan) seemed to accept that they will always remain friends — and nothing more. But while the episode felt like a natural end to the series, co-creator Bill Lawrence says that was never the intention. »
- Sandra Gonzalez
Tom Cruise's Risky Business Mom Janet Carroll Dies
23 May 2012 3:40 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Janet Carroll gambled on Risky Business and it paid off. The clasically trained actress, whose first film role was playing Tom Cruise's mother in the 1983 cult classic, died yesterday in New York City after a long illness. She was 71. And while "just use your best judgment, you know we trust you," may not have been the best advice for her "human fulfillment"-seeking son, Carroll made a lasting impression that led to more film work and dozens of appearances on TV series ranging from Knight Rider and 21 Jump Street to Law & Order: Svu and Scrubs. Born in Chicago, Carroll launched her acting career in the theater before making her small-screen debut (with Dennis Franz and Craig T. »
Tom Cruise's Risky Business Mom Janet Carroll Dies
23 May 2012 3:40 PM, PDT | E! Online - UK | See recent E! Online - UK news »
Janet Carroll gambled on Risky Business and it paid off. The clasically trained actress, whose first film role was playing Tom Cruise's mother in the 1983 cult classic, died yesterday in New York City after a long illness. She was 71. And while "just use your best judgment, you know we trust you," may not have been the best advice for her "human fulfillment"-seeking son, Carroll made a lasting impression that led to more film work and dozens of appearances on TV series ranging from Knight Rider and 21 Jump Street to Law & Order: Svu and Scrubs. Born in Chicago, Carroll launched her acting career in the theater before making her small-screen debut (with Dennis Franz and Craig T. »
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