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Beatts was the first female writer-editor onThe National Lampoonand was nominated for five Emmy awards while atSNL.
Her 1982 seriesSquare Pegsbecame a cult hit on CBS.
She also privately taught sketch-comedy writing and performing.
Galloway confirmed to Vulture that Beatts died on the evening of April 7 with her daughter by her side.
The cause of death has not yet been announced.
Update, 3:49 p.m.:A representative for the family has also confirmed Beattss passing.
Alan Zweibel, a fellow originalSNLwriter, released a statement responding to the news.
It was great to hear her voice again, he said.
She was the same old Anne a great writer with a sharp wit who was meticulous about infinitives.
We hadnt been close sinceSNL,but I will sorely miss her.
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