The Tragic Story of Anissa Jones from ‘Family Affair’

When Family Affair premiered on CBS in 1966, audiences instantly fell in love with little Buffy Davis, played by Anissa Jones, and her beloved doll, Mrs. Beasley. Buffy represented the sweet innocence of childhood, and her character became one of the most recognizable faces on television. With her blond pigtails and adorable smile, Jones was thrust into the spotlight — but things quickly turned tragic, and the young actress passed away shortly after her 18th birthday.