Brenda Benet (born Brenda Ann Nelson; August 14, 1945 – April 7, 1982) was an American actress. She was best known for her roles on the soap operas The Young Marrieds (1965) and Days of Our Lives as Lee DuMonde (1979–82). She was also featured in an episode of Hogan's Heroes in 1968.
Benet was devastated by her son's death and sank into a severe depression. On April 7, 1982, she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her home in Los Angeles. She was 36.