Desperate Housewives Star Dead

Actress Kathryn Joosten has died after a lengthy battle with lung cancer, just weeks after her meddling neighbor character on Desperate Housewives died in the series finale. The 72-year-old was a heavy smoker first diagnosed with the disease in 2001, notes Radar, but had been declared cancer-free as recently as two years ago. Tweeted co-star Brenda Strong, "To the memory of an extraordinary woman, actress, and friend. Rest in Peace Kathryn Joosten. Wisteria Lane won't be the same without you." (More Kathryn Joosten dead stories.)