Lauren Chapin, known for Father Knows Best and her early role in A Star Is Born (1954), has died at the age of 80.

Lauren Chapin is widely remembered as a former child actress who rose to prominence during the golden age of American television, gaining early recognition for her natural screen presence and emotional range.

Her first notable film appearance reportedly came at a very young age when she worked alongside Judy Garland in A Star Is Born, a major Hollywood production that introduced her to professional acting environments.