Rebecca Schaeffer
| Born | November 6, 1967 |
| Hometown | Eugene, Oregon, United States |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Parents | Danna Schaeffer, Benson Schaeffer |
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The Still-Terrifying Story of Rebecca Schaeffer's Murder
- My Sister Sam's Rebecca Schaeffer thought she was opening her door for a script when she was gunned down by an obsessed fan in 1989.
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