India, June 15 -- Anne Schedeen, who starred as matriarch Kate Tanner on NBC's ALF (1986-'90), has died at the age of 77. Her family announced the news in a Facebook post on Sunday, June 14.

While Schedeen's family did not reveal how exactly she died, they said that she "passed peacefully."

"She was a force. And it is unimaginable to think about life without her in it. But as she said, "I'm always with you." And she's right. The memories, artwork, belly laughter, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and all around joie de vivre live on. Raise a margarita in her honor," the post said.

The post added that Schedeen is survived by "beloved friends and family including her husband of 55 years Christopher Barrett, darling d...