Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter. [1][2]

Melanie. Soundtrack: Boogie Nights. With her sweet, captivating voice, quirky yet insightful songwriting and bubbly, upbeat, free-spirited hippie persona, pop and folk singer/songwriter …

Dec 28, 2025 · Melanie Watson, who was known for her guest role on Diff'rent Strokes, has died. She was 57.

Jan 24, 2024 · Melanie, the chart-topping folk singer of “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” who performed at the Woodstock festival in 1969, died on Tuesday.

Dec 29, 2025 · Melanie Watson has died. Her role on "Diff'rent Strokes" marked one of the first times a disabled actor played a disabled character on television.

Dec 28, 2025 · Melanie Watson Bernhardt -- an actress known for her role on the hit TV show "Diff'rent Strokes" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Dec 28, 2025 · Melanie Watson, best known for her role as Kathy Gordon on Diff'rent Strokes, has died aged 57. The actress and disability advocate passed away in Colorado Springs. See …

Jan 23, 2024 · Melanie was a folk singer and songwriter who had major hits in the 1970s with “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),” and she was one of three women …

Jan 25, 2024 · American folk singer Melanie has died at 76. Best known for her song "Brand New Key," she said the first big break of her career was playing at Woodstock in 1969.

Jan 25, 2024 · Melanie, the folk-pop singer and songwriter who delivered a standout performance at Woodstock and went on to score hits with "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the …