WENDIE JO SPERBER

Appearing as Marty McFly’s sister in the classic 80’s flick, Back to the Future, she made us all laugh with her adorable performance in the role. The movie gave her career a boost, leading to her landing more roles in other big productions, including Bachelor Party and I Wanna Hold Your Hand. Wendie Jo also made several TV appearances in popular sitcoms such as Bosom Buddies and Private Benjamin, which made her credit score higher.

Besides working in the TV and film industry, Wendie was also the founder of an independent organization that supports cancer patients and their families. Each year, weSPARK Cancer Support Center, along with other celebrities like Tom Hanks, conduct a benefit concert to raise funds. For a while, Wendie Jo Spencer battled breast cancer. She went through intensive treatments and managed to defeat the disease for a while before relapsing. The actress passed away back in 2005. She was 47 years old back then.