"Desperate Housewives" actress Kathryn Joosten dies at 72

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kathryn Joosten, a character actress best known as the crotchety, nosey Karen McCluskey on "Desperate Housewives" and the president's secretary on "The West Wing," has died. She was 72. Joosten, who had battled lung cancer for years

The West Wing's Mrs. Landingham Dies — For Real, This Time You might not know the name "Kathryn Joosten," but there's a good chance you'd recognize her face. The character actor best known for playing President Bartlet's secretary Mrs.

By Radar Staff Desperate Housewives actress Kathryn Joosten has died after a long battle with lung cancer. The 72-year-old Emmy-winning actress, who played meddlesome neighbor Karen McKlusky on the hit show, died

Kathryn Joosten, a veteran character actress who played the crotchety, nosey Karen McCluskey on ABC's "Desperate Housewives," has died. She was 72.More >> Kathryn Joosten, a character actress best known as the crotchety, nosey Karen McCluskey on

By Radar Staff Desperate Housewives actress Kathryn Joosten has died after a long battle with lung cancer. The 72-year-old Emmy-winning actress, who played meddlesome neighbor Karen McKlusky on the hit show, died