What is anissa jones?

Anissa Jones: A Tragic Child Star

Anissa Jones (March 11, 1958 – August 28, 1976) was an American child actress best known for her role as <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Ava%20Elizabeth%20" target="_blank">Ava Elizabeth "Buffy" Patterson-Davis</a> on the CBS sitcom Family Affair from 1966 to 1971.

• Early Career: Born in West Lafayette, Indiana, Anissa Jones began acting professionally at the age of eight, securing the role of Buffy on Family Affair.

• Family Affair: The show revolved around the lives of three orphaned children, Buffy, Jody, and Cissy, and their bachelor uncle Bill Davis, an engineer. Anissa's portrayal of the doll-toting, precocious Buffy made her a household name. The show was incredibly popular during its run.

• Post-Family Affair Struggles: After Family Affair was canceled in 1971, Jones struggled to find meaningful roles. She auditioned for The Exorcist but was turned down by her mother. She had a guest role on an episode of "The Brady Bunch," playing a runaway.

• Personal Life: Jones faced challenges adjusting to life after fame. She reportedly struggled with depression and drug use. She also had legal issues, including an arrest for drug possession.

• Death: On August 28, 1976, at the age of 18, Anissa Jones died from a drug overdose. Her death was ruled accidental. A combination of Quaaludes, cocaine, PCP, and alcohol was found in her system. Her premature death cemented her status as one of Hollywood's tragic child stars. She is interred at <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Forest%20Lawn%20Memorial%20Parks%20&%20Mortuaries" target="_blank">Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries</a> in Los Angeles.