Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter. [1][2]

Dec 29, 2025 · Melanie Watson has died. Her role on "Diff'rent Strokes" marked one of the first times a disabled actor played a disabled character on television.

Dec 28, 2025 · Melanie Watson Bernhardt -- an actress known for her role on the hit TV show "Diff'rent Strokes" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Dec 28, 2025 · Melanie Watson, who was known for her guest role on Diff'rent Strokes, has died. She was 57.

Melanie. Soundtrack: Boogie Nights. With her sweet, captivating voice, quirky yet insightful songwriting and bubbly, upbeat, free-spirited hippie persona, pop and folk singer/songwriter …

Dec 29, 2025 · What To Know Todd Bridges paid tribute to his Diff’rent Strokes co-star Melanie Watson, who died at age 57 after her health deteriorated in a Colorado hospital.

Dec 7, 2022 · From Mélanie, the French form of the Latin name Melania, derived from Greek μέλαινα (melaina) meaning "black, dark". This was the name of a Roman saint who gave all …

Jan 24, 2024 · Melanie, the husky-voiced singer and songwriter who was one of the surprise stars of the Woodstock music festival in 1969 and two years later had a No. 1 single with the …

Jan 23, 2024 · Melanie was a folk singer and songwriter who had major hits in the 1970s with “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),” and she was one of three women …

Jan 25, 2024 · Melanie, the folk-pop singer and songwriter who delivered a standout performance at Woodstock and went on to score hits with "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the …