Sherry Coben, Creator of 'Kate & Allie,' Passes Away at 71

The Emmy-winning writer-producer died of cancer, leaving behind a legacy in television and mentorship.

Sherry Coben, known for creating the sitcom 'Kate & Allie,' died on October 16 in New Milford, NJ, at the age of 71.
'Kate & Allie,' starring Jane Curtin and Susan St. James, was a groundbreaking comedy about two divorced mothers raising their children together, winning multiple Emmys over its six-season run.
Coben began her career in Philadelphia at KYW-TV before moving to New York City, where she worked as a freelance artist and broke into writing with the children's program 'Hot Hero Sandwich.'
She later contributed to the soap opera 'Ryan's Hope' and worked on other projects such as the CBS series 'Bailey Kipper’s P.O.V.' and the web series 'Little Women, Big Cars.'
Coben was also committed to mentoring emerging writers and artists, helping to nurture the next generation of creative talent.