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Her attempts to shed the image of Buffy were thwarted when she failed to secure significant acting roles, including auditions for iconic films like The Exorcist and Taxi Driver. Facing little professional success, Ana fell into a lifestyle of substance abuse and erratic behavior throughout her teen years.
A Life Cut Short
Ana's life took a turn for the worse following a series of family tragedies. After her father's unexpected death just days before her 16th birthday, Ana struggled even more. By the time she turned 18 on March 11, 1976, she had access to a considerable payout from her time on Family Affair. However, instead of investing in her future, she squandered nearly $200,000 on a reckless lifestyle of partying and substance abuse.