June Lockhart, best known for her roles in Lassie and Lost in Space, has died at the age of 100 due to natural causes at her home in Santa Monica.
A family spokesperson, Lyle Gregory, confirmed her death, stating it occurred on Thursday. He added,
"She was very happy up until the very end, reading the New York Times and LA Times every day,"and noted that staying informed about current events was crucial to her.
Lockhart was famous for portraying mother figures, but she claimed to be different from the characters she played offscreen.
Author's summary: June Lockhart dies at 100.