June Lockhart cause of death: What happened to the ‘Lost In Space’ actor? Details here
Actor June Lockhart, famed for 'Lost In Space' and 'Lassie,' died at 100 of natural causes in Santa Monica, staying engaged with daily news until the end.
Actor June Lockhart passed away of natural causes at her Santa Monica, California home on Saturday, October 23, a family spokesperson confirmed. Known for her iconic roles as Principal Cartwright in the film ‘Lost In Space’ and the 1950s TV show 'Lassie,' Lockheart lived to be 100 years old.
“She was very happy up until the very end, reading the New York Times and LA Times everyday,” a statement from the spokesperson read. “It was very important to her to stay focused on the news of the day.”
A Hollywood legend, she has two stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first one for her roles in motion pictures and the second one for television. In over eight-decades of acting career, which began at the age of eight as a child actor, Lockheart had more than 150 film and TV credits to her name.
What Happened To June Lockheart?
June Lockhart died of natural, age-related reasons, the family's statement confirmed. No major health issue was related in relation to the 100-year-old prior to her death on Saturday. The family said that a private funeral will be held soon and provided followers with the names of a few places where they would prefer the money be donated instead of sending it to them for her funeral.
June Lockhart's Acting Career
June Lockhart began acting as a child and made her film debut in A Christmas Carol in 1938 alongside her parents Gene Lockhart and Kathleen Lockhart - both of whom were accomplished actors in Hollywood.
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Her portrayal of Ruth Martin on the TV show Lassie (1958–1964) made her an instant hit and a household name. She followed it up with the equally popular TV show, Lost in Space (1965–1968) where she portrayed Maureen Robinson - the mother of the Robinson family.
She also appeared in classic films like Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) and She-Wolf of London (1946).
Notably, alongside her film career, she also had a Broadway career. She earned a Tony Award nomination in 1962 for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in the Broadway production of Greenwillow.
