Debralee Scott, 52; Actress Appeared in Films, 1970s TV Series

Debralee Scott, 52, an actress best-known for her roles in the television shows “Welcome Back, Kotter” and “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” died April 5 at her home in Amelia Island, Fla., according to her sister, Jerilyn Scott.

Scott said her sister died of natural causes.

Born in Elizabeth, N.J., Scott completed high school in San Francisco while attending the American Conservatory Theatre. Her first film appearances were in “Dirty Harry” and “American Graffiti.”

She appeared in “Welcome Back, Kotter” from 1975 to 1976 as Rosalie “Hotzi” Totzi. In 1976 and 1977, she played the role of Cathy Shumway, the younger sister of series star Louise Lasser on “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.” She also appeared in the series “Angie” as the title character’s younger sister.

She was a frequent guest on game shows, including “The Match Game” and “Password Plus.”