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'The Facts Of Life' Star Charlotte Rae Dies At 92

The actress was best known for playing Mrs. Garrett on both "Diff'rent Strokes" and "The Facts of Life."

'The Facts Of Life' Star Charlotte Rae Dies At 92
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Actress Charlotte Rae died Sunday at the age of 92. 

Rae revealed last year that she'd been diagnosed with bone cancer after undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer years before.

She was best known for playing the character of Mrs. Garrett, a role she played on both "Diff'rent Strokes" and "The Facts of Life."

Rae was nominated for an Emmy award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her work on "The Facts of Life" in 1982.

Beyond on her work in TV, Rae also had a successful career on the stage, earning two Tony nominations.   

Rae is survived by one of her sons and multiple grandchildren. 

Additional reporting from Newsy affiliate CNN