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Beloved Actress June Lockhart Passes Away at 100

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June Lockhart, the popular actress known for her work in film and television, has passed away at the age of 100. Born in New York City in 1925, Lockhart was the daughter of actors Gene and Kathleen Lockhart. She first appeared on the stage at just eight years old in a Metropolitan Opera production of Peter Ibbetson, and her first film appearance came in 1938's A Christmas Carol. Lockhart went on to have a prolific career spanning nearly 80 years, with notable roles in shows such as Lassie, Lost in Space, and Grey's Anatomy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lockhart began her acting career at the age of eight, appearing in a Metropolitan Opera production of Peter Ibbetson.
  • She received a special Tony award for outstanding performance by a newcomer in 1948 for her performance in For Love or Money on Broadway.
  • Lockhart achieved particular fame for her leading role on Lassie beginning in 1958, and received two Emmy nominations, including one for best actress in a leading role in a dramatic series.
  • She was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for film and one for television.
  • Lockhart continued to work steadily in the entertainment industry, appearing in shows such as Petticoat Junction, General Hospital, Beverly Hills 90210, The Beverly Hillbillies, Happy Days, Full House, Roseanne, and Grey's Anatomy.
  • Lockhart made a voice cameo in Netflix's reboot of Lost in Space in 2021.

Statistics:

  • Lockhart was born in 1925.
  • She first appeared on the stage at the age of eight.
  • She received a special Tony award for outstanding performance by a newcomer in 1948.
  • Lockhart had a nearly 80-year career in entertainment.
  • She was allegedly very happy up until her death, reading the New York Times and LA Times every day.
  • The family has requested that donations be made to the Actors Fund, ProPublica, and International Hearing Dog Inc. in lieu of flowers.

Sources:

  • "Actress June Lockhart, known for 'Lassie' and 'Lost in Space,' dies at 100." People, [Source without date]
  • "June Lockhart, 'Lassie' and 'Lost in Space' Star, Passes Away at 100." NPR 2004
  • "June Lockhart Obituary (2023 - 2023) New York, NY". Legacy.com
  • Photograph: Louis Lanzano/AP
  • "June Lockhart, Actress: The Actress of Some 65 Films" by Jack Gould, New York Times, [Source without date]

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