US EditionAppreciation: Strong and warm, June Lockhart was a model of TV motherhood
June Lockhart portrayed iconic maternal roles in 'Lassie' and 'Lost in Space,' symbolizing post-WWII family stability on American TV for over four decades.
- On Oct. 23, 2025, actress June Lockhart died at 100, remembered for playing strong, sunny characters on American television.
- Lockhart rose to prominence after joining Lassie at 33, replacing Cloris Leachman, and she also originated Dr. Maureen Robinson on Lost in Space, building on her Ruth Martin image.
- Maureen's on‑screen role mostly added warmth and domestic care aboard the ship, while Lassie centered on the mother‑and‑son bond as Timmy often faced danger.
- Her portrayals helped shape television's image of motherhood, and Lockhart said, `I have been told that my contribution inspired many astronauts to pursue a career in space science and exploration`.
- She later returned to Lost in Space in a 1998 cameo and a 2018 voice role, and Lockhart said, `I love rock 'n' roll and going to the concerts.
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op-online.deJune Lockhart, known from "Lost in Space" and "Lassie", died at the age of 100. Her roles shaped television.
For many years June Lockhart played in the TV series "Lassie" the mother of little Timmy. Also through a space series the U.S. actress became known. Now she died in old age.
Los Angeles. Hollywood's popular actress June Lockhart died last night at the age of 100 at her home in Santa Monica, California. Hollywood workers have expressed grief over her death, who was confined to her home due to old age. Doctors say that June died of natural causes. Filmmakers have said that June's death marks the end of an era in Hollywood. Her smile and brilliance captivated audiences from the current generation to the next. June Lock…
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