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Tawny Kitaen memorial service at Chuck Finley’s home attended by friends and family

Tawny Kitaen in 2011.
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Tawny Kitaen in 2011.
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A small service commemorating late actress Tawny Kitaen was attended Monday by the star’s loved ones.

Around 100 people went to the service in Newport Beach, Calif., TMZ reported.

It took place at the home of former MLB player Chuck Finley, Kitaen’s brother, Jordan, told the celebrity news site. Finley and Kitaen, who were married from 1997 to 2002, had two daughters, who were both in attendance Monday.

Kitaen died at her Newport Beach home on May 7 at age 59. A cause of death has not been publicly revealed.

Tawny Kitaen in 2011.
Tawny Kitaen in 2011.

The actress appeared in numerous TV and movie projects during her career, as well in music videos for prominent songs. That included a number of Whitesnake videos, including for the band’s 1987 hits “Here I Go Again” and “Is This Love.”

Kitaen also notably starred alongside Tom Hanks in the 1984 comedy “Bachelor Party.”

Monday’s service for Kitaen, which TMZ reports was only attended by close friends and family members, included programs that read, “loving mother, daughter, sister, friend, artist … and now our angel.”