US EditionJune Lockhart, beloved mother figure from ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost In Space,’ dies at 100
- On Oct. 23, actress June Lockhart died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California, at age 100, family spokesman Lyle Gregory said.
- Lockhart's nearly eight-decade career included roles as Ruth Martin on CBS series 'Lassie' from 1958 to 1964 and Dr. Maureen Robinson on CBS series 'Lost in Space' from 1965 to 1968.
- Lockhart earned a Special Tony Award, two Emmy nominations, and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, reflecting her distinguished career.
- Following the announcement, admirers recalled her warmth and longevity in television as family spokesman Lyle Gregory said Lockhart was very happy up until the end, reading the New York Times and Los Angeles Times daily.
- Born in New York City to actor parents, Lockhart's roots were firmly theatrical as the daughter of Gene Lockhart and Kathleen Lockhart, and she pursued journalism using her media pass to attend presidential news conferences.
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June Lockhart, TV mom in ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost in Space,’ dies at 100 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
June Lockhart, who became the archetypal TV mom of the 1950s and 1960s with her roles on the campy sci-fi series “Lost in Space” and alongside a collie and a little boy on the family drama “Lassie,” died this week at age 100, her family announced on Saturday.
June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from 'Lassie,' 'Lost In Space,' dies at 100
LOS ANGELES — June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in “Lassie” or up in the stratosphere in “Lost in Space,” has died. She was 100. Lockhart died Thursday of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, family spokesman Lyle Gregory, a friend of 40 years, said Saturday. “She was very happy up until the very end, reading the New York Times and LA Times everyday,” he said. “It was very imp…
The American actress was notably known for her role in the series Lassie from 1958 to 1964.
US actress June Lockhart is dead.
The renowned actress, who died today, maintained balanced eating practices, constant exercise and active social life, factors currently endorsed by science to prolong physical and mental well-being in advanced ages.
The Hollywood actress June Lockhart is dead! Lockhart died at the proud age of 100. The actress became famous with her roles in the television series "Lassie" and "Lost In Space". Lockhart died a natural death in her home in Santa Monica, California, as her family spokesman confirmed to CBS News. According to the "People" magazine, she died already on Thursday. Her daughter June Elizabeth and her granddaughter Christianna joined the Hollywood le…
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