June Lockhart, the popular actress who bridged the gap between Hollywood’s Golden Age and the television era, has died at the age of 100. The ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost in Space’ star passed away on Thursday, October 23 at 9:20 pm in Santa Monica, California, with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christiana at her side. His family has confirmed that he died of natural causes.
A family spokesperson said his funeral would be private and in lieu of flowers, Lockhart’s family has donated money to The Actors Fund, ProPublica, and International Hearing Dogs, Inc. —organizations that reflect his lifelong compassion and advocacy.
Family friend and spokesman Lyle Gregory, who knew her for 40 years, told the Associated Press, “She was very happy to the end and read the New York Times and the LA Times every day. It was very important for her to stay focused on the news of the day.”
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Lockhart’s remarkable career spanned more than eight decades in theatre, film and television. She first appeared in MGM’s ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ and earned praise for her work on Broadway, where she was nominated for a Tony Award. However, it was television that made him a household name.
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The role of Ruth Martin in ‘Lassie’ made her one of the most beloved mother-figures in television history, symbolizing warmth, kindness and quiet strength for generations of viewers. She later demonstrated her versatility in ‘Lost in Space’, where she balanced her typical motherly approachability with science-fiction adventure challenges, and in ‘Petticoat Junction’, where she demonstrated her comedic charm.
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