Dunne's final television appearance was that of a teenaged mother who is a victim of child abuse in an episode of "Hill Street Blues" titled "Requiem for a Hairbag." The episode was filmed on September 27, 1982, the day after Sweeney had physically assaulted Dunne which left visible bruises on her body and face. As she was playing an abused teen on the episode, she required no makeup to create the bruises seen. The episode aired on November 18, 1982, twelve days after Dunne's funeral, and was dedicated to her memory.