Overview
- Her brother, Robert Watson, confirmed she died Friday in Colorado Springs, with the announcement reported by TMZ and other outlets.
- Relatives said she had been hospitalized for bleeding issues and that her condition worsened quickly despite medical efforts.
- Watson was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder that leads to fragile bones and lifelong health challenges.
- She was best known for playing Kathy Gordon in four episodes of the 1980s sitcom Diff'rent Strokes alongside Gary Coleman.
- After stepping away from acting, she married Roger Bernhardt in the mid‑1990s and was reportedly involved with Train Rite, a service‑animal nonprofit, as fans and peers posted tributes.