Movies - TV
The Only Surviving Stars Of Diff’rent Strokes
By WITNEY SEIBOLD
Todd Bridges
After playing Willis Jackson, Todd Bridges wrestled with drugs and the law, then wrote a book about his struggles. Bridges is alive and well at 58.
Mary Jo Catlett
Mary Jo Catlett played housekeeper Pearl in seasons 5 through 8. She was on many other sitcoms, in theater, and is the voice of Mrs. Puff on “Spongebob Squarepants.”
Danny Cooksey
Since playing stepson Sam, Danny Cooksey continued on TV and was lead singer for Bad4Good, a teen band formed by Steve Vai. At 48, he is married with a child.