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Key FactsAndrea Fay Friedman, Life Goes On actress, passes at 53
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  • Andrea Fay Friedman, known for her role as Amanda Swanson in Life Goes On, passed away at 53 in Santa Monica on December 3.

  • Her father confirmed her passing from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease, common in individuals with Down syndrome over 50.

  • Born on June 1, 1970 in Santa Monica, she made significant contributions to representing individuals with Down syndrome on screen.

  • Her breakthrough in Life Goes On came in 1992 when she portrayed the girlfriend of Charles 'Corky' Thatcher, who also had Down syndrome.