Mary Anissa Jones was an American child actress who rose to stardom playing Ava Elizabeth ‘Buffy’ Patterson-Davis on the American television sitcom ‘Family Affair’. She stepped into showbiz with a breakfast cereal ad marking her first television feature when she was just six years old. After a couple of years she landed up with the most memorable role of her career, Ava Elizabeth ‘Buffy’ Patterson-Davis, in ‘Family Affair’. The series ran for 5 seasons and became a huge success making her some sort of a child celebrity. Even the doll that she used in the show became a best-seller in North America when it was marketed by ‘Mattel’. Although she became a household name, the hectic schedule, promotions, and also of the products associated with the show like Buffy paper dolls, a clothing line and lunch boxes among others took a toll on Anissa who was still a kid. Following the show, Anissa wanted to endeavour in films but struggled to get roles of her choice. She got back to her studies and stayed away from showbiz for good. She faced several troubles in her personal life and died at 18 due to combined drug intoxication.
