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Mc Nichol acknowledged that she is indeed a lesbian.The actress also released a picture with her partner of more than 20 years, Martie Allen.Mc Nichol is known for such roles as Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence in the TV drama series Family, Angel in the film Little Darlings, Polly in the film Only When I Laugh and Barbara Weston in the TV sitcom Empty Nest.Mc Nichol was born in Los Angeles, California, and appeared with her brother Jimmy Mc Nichol in commercials and later, on her own, in guest appearances on such other series as Starsky & Hutch, The Bionic Woman, Love American Style, and The Love Boat, thanks to family friend Desi Arnaz.

As teenager Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence, she was the youngest member of the Lawrence family.

But then Mc Nichol left the limelight to deal with the bipolar disorder that was slowly but surely taking over her life.

Mc Nichol decided to come out because as she approaches 50, she wants to be open about who she is, hoping that her statement about her sexuality will help young people.

Her first stint as a series regular came in the role of Patricia Apple in the short-lived CBS television series Apple's Way (1974).

In 1976, she was cast as Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence in the television drama series Family (1976–80), for which she earned two Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Series (19).