Here’s Why Charlotte Rae Walked Away From ‘The Facts of Life’

For seven seasons, Charlotte Rae was the heart and soul of The Facts of Life. But after years of guiding and nurturing Tootie, Blair, Jo, and Natalie, Charlotte truly felt like she had to leave. The actress had health concerns, but she also simply felt like her part on the series was complete, and wanted to exit the show while it still made sense.