Betty McGuire, known for her recurring role on 'Growing Pains' and a decades-long career on stage and screen, has died at age 100.

Actress Betty McGuire, who appeared in numerous television series and Broadway productions, died of natural causes on October 8. She was 100 years old. Her death was confirmed by family friend and power of attorney Keith Gerchak, who noted she passed away at the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s retirement facility in Woodland Hills, California.

Television and Film Career

McGuire is best remembered for her recurring role as Kate Malone, the mother of Joanna Kerns’ character Maggie Seaver, on the ABC sitcom 'Growing Pains.' She appeared in 12 episodes between 1986 and 1991. Her extensive television credits also include 'The Doris Day Show,' 'Columbo,' 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Moonlighting,' 'ER,' and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.' On the big screen, she appeared in the 1978 films 'Up in Smoke' and 'Coma,' as well as 'The Incredible Shrinking Woman' and 'Wishmaster.'

Stage Work and Later Life

Before her television career, McGuire performed in original Broadway productions of 'Plain and Fancy,' 'Happy Hunting,' and 'Oh, Captain!' alongside actors such as Ethel Merman, Bea Arthur, and Tony Randall. She later headlined 'Mame' at Caesars Palace and toured in productions including 'Gypsy' and 'Oliver!' In her later years, McGuire resided at the Motion Picture & Television Fund home, where she hosted a talk show titled 'GabFest' on the facility's internal television station. She also volunteered as an advocate for the Coalition for Economic Survival, assisting low-income tenants.