Sammi Kane Kraft facts for kids
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Sammi Kane Kraft
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Kraft in 2005
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| Born | April 2, 1992 Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Died | October 9, 2012 (aged 20) Los Angeles, California
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| Occupation | Actress, musician, athlete |
| Years active | 2005–2012 |
Sammi Kane Kraft (born April 2, 1992 – died October 9, 2012) was a talented American baseball player, musician, and actress. She was known for her many skills and interests.
Sammi was born in Livingston, New Jersey. She became famous for her role as Amanda Wurlitzer in the 2005 movie Bad News Bears. This movie was a remake of an older film. Sammi was also featured in a story on ESPN.com because of her amazing athletic abilities. She even competed in the Junior Olympics, showing her skills in sports. Besides acting and sports, Sammi loved music. She started a music project in San Francisco called Scary Girls. Her music style was a mix of garage rock and folk punk. She kept recording music throughout her life.
Remembering Sammi Kane Kraft
Sammi Kane Kraft passed away on October 9, 2012, after a car accident. She was only 20 years old.
Many people remember Sammi for her spirit and talents. Alana Haim, a member of the band HAIM, keeps Sammi's memory alive. Alana was one of Sammi's best friends. She has Sammi's initials, "SKK," taped to her guitar. A song by HAIM called "Hallelujah" also talks about how Sammi's passing affected Alana.
Sammi's parents made a special choice to help others. They donated Sammi's heart to Yvonne Payne. Yvonne is the wife of Charles Payne, a well-known television personality. This gift helped Yvonne and honored Sammi's life.
