June Lockhart, a versatile actress who debuted at 8 with the Metropolitan Opera and won a Tony Award at 22 for her Broadway performance as a winsome ingenue, has died at the age of 100. Born on June 25, 1925, in New York, Lockhart had a long career spanning over eight decades, appearing in television shows such as “Lassie” and “Lost in Space,” as well as film and stage productions. She was known for her warmhearted performances and became a staple of TV films and anthology programs.
Lockhart began her career at 12, bowing on-screen with her parents as Belinda Cratchit in the 1938 film version of “A Christmas Carol.” She later appeared in prestigious Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio productions, including “Meet Me in St. Louis” and “Son of Lassie.” Her breakthrough came when she starred in the romantic comedy “For Love or Money,” which earned her a Tony Award.
Lockhart’s subsequent roles included horror films like “She-Wolf of London” and crime dramas such as “Bury Me Dead” and “T-Men.” She then transitioned to television, portraying characters ranging from a frontier prostitute to first lady Dolley Madison. Lockhart became a frequent panelist on the current-events quiz show “Who Said That?” and appeared in various other TV shows, including “Gunsmoke,” “Bewitched,” and “Full House.”
Throughout her career, Lockhart was known for her humility and down-to-earth personality. She once joked that she did everything but fly on a trapeze. In her later years, Lockhart continued to work, appearing in programs such as “Grey’s Anatomy” and serving as a spokeswoman for International Hearing Dog Inc.
Lockhart is survived by her two children from her first marriage, actress Anne Lockhart and June Lockhart-Triolo. Her family announced the death in a statement, but did not cite a specific cause.
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