She had sued the HAPPY DAYS people and got $65,000 in 2011 or '12, but blew that money long ago and declined T.V. work that Winkler tried to get her. She was married, a drunk, and now, it is being claimed that Erin died of a heroin overdose.
Paulie Giganti, Hells Kitchen Contestant, Dies of Drug Overdose at 36
In that area of the country I wouldn’t surprised.
Successful children author is still at a level where most still need a job on the to supplement one’s income.