Sadly, their beautiful bundle of joy walked this earth for only eighteen months before passing on, leaving a dent in both her parents' lives. Flo was replaced by Belle who was replaced by Jolene. Not even severe illness can keep Diane away from doing what she loves! The show was popular in its first season, but a season 2 time change negatively affected ratings and it was canned. Beth was 76. Jolene's "Granny Gums" dies and leaves her enough money to open her own beauty parlor in her hometown. Nancy is best known for her role of Jo Polniaczek on The Facts of Life (1979). More Recent and Upcoming TV DVD Releases / DVD Reviews Archive / SitcomsOnline Digest As Linda Lavin stated, "I was affected by what Ellen Burstyn ["Alice"] and Diane Ladd ["Flo"] brought to their relationship in the movie ["Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore"]. The 83 years of age American entertainer, Diane Ladd wedded thrice in her life. Search Sitcoms Online:
