Karen Cynthia “KC” Fox, an Emmy-nominated set designer and founder of the Set Decorators Society of America, died on August 28 at her home in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer. She was 70.

The SDSA confirmed Fox's death on its official website on Friday, writing: "Known for her joie de vivre, keen artistic eye, belly laugh and clever humor, she was beloved by her crew and colleagues. KC offered generous career advice, mentored through the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and served on numerous boards and committees at the SDSA and AMPAS."

Fox has worked in film, television and commercial design during her 40-year career. She was the set decorator for more than 130 episodes of "Criminal Minds" from 2013 to 2020, and has also worked on other shows such as "Shameless," "Doogie Kamealoha, MD," "Jesse" and "United States of Tara."

Fox shared an Emmy nomination with production designer Jackson De Govia and art director John R. Jensen for the 1993 TV movie “Gypsy,” starring Bette Midler. She next worked with De Govia and Jensen on the 1994 action film “Speed,” starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.