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

6 days ago · Melanie Watson Bernhardt, the trailblazing actress who played Kathy Gordon for four episodes on the 1980s sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes” and became one of the first disabled …

With her sweet, captivating voice, quirky yet insightful songwriting and bubbly, upbeat, free-spirited hippie persona, pop and folk singer/songwriter Melanie totally epitomized the whole …

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 …

6 days ago · 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 29, 2025 · ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Actress Melanie Watson Dies at 57 The former child star’s brother confirmed she died Friday in Colorado Springs after being hospitalized earlier in the …

Jan 24, 2024 · Melanie, the chart-topping folk singer of “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” who performed at the Woodstock festival in 1969, died on Tuesday.

6 days ago · Melanie Watson, best known for her role in Diff’rent Strokes, has died at the age of 57, as per the latest reports. Reports state that Watson passed away in Colorado Springs …

Jan 25, 2024 · American folk singer Melanie has died at 76. Best known for her song "Brand New Key," she said the first big break of her career was playing at Woodstock in 1969.

Jan 25, 2024 · "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" songstress Melanie has died at the age of 76, her three children confirmed.