Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From 1976 to 1980, Kristy portrayed Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence on Family. Her older brother, Jimmy McNichol, also burst onto the ...

Kristy McNichol has come out publicly as a lesbian in hopes of helping others who have been bullied because of their sexual orientation, People reports. McNichol, best-known for starring in the ABC ...

Rarely-Seen '80s Actress, 62, Is Nearly Unrecognizable While Meeting '90s Music Legend originally appeared on Parade. As one of the most successful child actresses of the '70s, Kristy McNichol was ...

An 80s child star has shocked fans with her appearance. Can you guess who it is?

In 1982, The Pirate Movie swept through theaters, creating an unforgettable mix of swashbuckling adventure, catchy pop songs, and teen romance that quickly earned cult-classic status. More than four ...

Kristy McNichol, former star of the 90s sitcom "Empty Nest," has been out of the public eye for nearly two decades. But she is so fed up with child bullying, she re-entered the spotlight to make a ...

Kristy McNichol, famous for her roles on the TV series "Family" and "Empty Nest," has come out of the closet in an effort to help children being bullied. McNichol, 49, has lived with her partner ...

From members of the Brat Pack to breakout sitcom stars, what are the heroes and heartthrobs of the ‘80s up to today?

Kristy McNichol, the 1970’s child actress who won two Emmy Awards for her role as the tom-boyish Buddy Lawrence in the acclaimed ABC television drama “Family,” and who later starred in NBC’s “Empty ...