Karen Duffy

Karen Duffy as Margo Lynn in The 24 Hour Woman

Biography

Born 05/23/1962

Witty, alluring performer whose offbeat charm and amiability landed her a gig as an MTV VJ. Duffy's (aka "Duff" on-air) less-than-serious approach to her job quickly made her a favorite to viewers. Unlike many of her predecessors who quickly fell into obscurity, she diversified into commercials and...
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Highlights

  • In 1999, Co-starred in "The 24 Hour Woman"
  • In 1997, Disclosed her illness on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in March
  • In 1996, Discovered to have a brain lesion which was eventually diagnosed as sarcoidosis of the central nervous system, a rare disease with an unknown cause; underwent treatment with steroids, cherotherapy and morphine

Family & Companions

  • Dwight Yoakam: Companion (dated c. 1993-95)
  • Dwight Yoakam: dated c. 1993-95

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