Hollywood lost a legend on Thursday, October 23 when June Lockhart, the beloved actress who brought science‑fiction fans their first taste of space travel, died in Santa Monica, California. Lockhart was 100 years old.
The 100‑year‑old star spent her life on stage, screen and in the public eye. She first appeared in a 1933 stage production of Peter Ibbetson and later played Belinda Cratchit in the 1938 film A Christmas Carol. Her most famous role was Maureen Robinson, the adventurous mother on the 1960s television series Lost in Space. Many of her fans say watching Lost in Space inspired them to pursue careers in science, and Lockhart herself became a spokesperson for NASA. In 2013 she received NASA’s Exceptional Public Achievement Medal – the only actress honored that way.
Lockhart’s career also included the classic film Meet Me in St. Louis, guest spots on Bewitched, Happy Days, Full House and Grey’s Anatomy, and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—one for film, one for television. In 1947 she earned a Tony Award for her Broadway debut in For Love or Money, a trophy she later donated to the Smithsonian.
She was married to John F. Maloney in 1951 and had a daughter, Anne, and a granddaughter, Christianna. Her daughter, June Elizabeth, was with her when she passed. Funeral services will remain private, but the family asks people to honor Lockhart by donating to The Actors Fund, ProPublica, and International Hearing Dog, Inc.
June Lockhart left a legacy that spanned five decades, from 1940s Hollywood hits to the silver screen’s most beloved space explorer. She will be remembered for her pioneering roles and her lifelong love of acting, journalism, science, and public service.
Source: New York Post
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