Actor June Lockhart of Lost in Space and Lassie fame dies aged 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. Her first film appearance came in 1938's A Christmas Carol, playing the daughter of Bob Cratchit. On Broadway, she starred in For Love or Money in 1947 and The Grand Prize in 1955."

"The actor began her television career in 1949 with guest appearances on programs such as Hallmark Hall of Fame, Shirley Temple's Storybook, Wagon Train and Gunsmoke. Over nearly 80 years in entertainment, she continued to work steadily, appearing in shows such as Petticoat Junction, General Hospital, Beverly Hills 90210, The Beverly Hillbillies, Happy Days, Full House, Roseanne and Grey's Anatomy."

"June Lockhart, the popular actor known for her work in film and television, has passed away at the age of 100. She died on Thursday night of natural causes, with daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christianna by her side, according to People. Family spokesperson Lyle Gregory, a friend of 40 years, told the Associated Press: She was very happy up until the very end, reading the New York Times and LA Times every day."

June Lockhart died at 100 of natural causes with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christianna at her side. She remained mentally active and read the New York Times and LA Times daily. Born in New York City in 1925, she was the daughter of actors Gene and Kathleen Lockhart. She first appeared on stage at eight in a Metropolitan Opera production of Peter Ibbetson and made her first film appearance in 1938's A Christmas Carol as Bob Cratchit's daughter. On Broadway she starred in For Love or Money (1947) and The Grand Prize (1955), earning a special Tony award in 1948. Her television career began in 1949 with guest spots on Hallmark Hall of Fame, Shirley Temple's Storybook, Wagon Train and Gunsmoke. Over nearly 80 years she worked steadily across many series, gained fame as the lead on Lassie beginning in 1958, portrayed the matriarch on Lost in Space from 1965 to 1968, and made a 2021 voice cameo in the show's reboot. Lockhart received two Emmy nominations.

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