‘Lassie,’ ‘Lost in Space’ Actress June Lockhart Dies at 100
June Lockhart, best known for her roles in “Lassie” and “Lost in Space,” died Thursday. She was 100. The TV icon died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, Calif., Fox News reported. Her daughter, June…
June Lockhart, best known for her roles in “Lassie” and “Lost in Space,” died Thursday.
She was 100.
The TV icon died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, Calif., Fox News reported.
Her daughter, June Elizabeth, and granddaughter, Christianna, were by her side.
“Iconic and legendary actress of stage and screen June Lockhart dies, leaving a legacy of nearly 90 years of American entertainment history,” her representative said.
Lockhart was born in New York City on June 25, 1925.
She started acting am a young she, making her stage debut at 8 in a production of “Peter Ibbetson” at the Metropolitan Opera House.
In 1938, she appeared with her parents — Gene and Kathleen Lockhart — MGM’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.”