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June Lockhart, actor known for “Lassie” and “Lost in Space,” dies at 100
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series “Lassie,” has died, her family spokesperson confirmed to CBS News. She was 100 years old.
Lockhart died of natural causes at home in Santa Monica, California, with her daughter, June Elizabeth, and granddaughter, Christianna, by her side, her spokesperson said Saturday in a statement.
Her family said in the statement, “We will miss this truly remarkable woman, mom and grandmama.”
Born in New York on June 25, 1925, Lockhart was the daughter of Oscar-winning actor Gene Lockhart and actor Kathleen Lockhart. She made her professional debut at age 8, playing Mimsey in a Metropolitan Opera production of Peter Ibbetson. She later made her screen debut in MGM’s version of “A Christmas Carol”, playing the daughter of her real-life parents in the movie.
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Lockhart then went on to play the ingénue in the Broadway comedy “For Love or Money” with John Loder, winning the Tony in the category of Best Newcomer in 1947. She was the first recipient of the award, which is now no longer a category. Her award was later donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 2008.
The actor became a household name to American audiences when she starred as Ruth Martin, the mother in “Lassie,” the hit TV show featuring a beloved long-haired collie that aired from 1954 to 1974.
Lockhart would again capture TV audiences in her role as Maureen Robinson, the matriarch in “Lost in Space,” a show about a family struggling to survive in a space colony. It ran from 1965 through 1968.
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Lockhart became a NASA spokesperson, attending many NASA launches and landings throughout the decades. Her daughter said her mother “cherished playing her role” in ‘Lost in Space’ and she was delighted to know that she “inspired many future astronauts.”
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Morris Chestnut remembers ‘incredible’ artist Malcolm-Jamal Warner after his death
Morris Chestnut has shared his working experience with late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Resident.
Speaking to People magazine on Monday, the 56-year-old actor recalled the impression Warner left on him as an actor in the years prior.
Morris said that he “still can’t believe that Malcolm’s no longer here.”
“He was such a good dude,” the actor further said, pointing out an image of them together on set.
“I remember this scene. Our characters didn’t like each other. He was very protective of everybody on the show and that’s kind of how he was,” he continued.
“He was just an incredible dude. I hate what happened to him. Rest in peace,” added the Watson actor.
For those unversed, Morris and Warner worked together on The Resident. The series ran for five years through six seasons from 2018 to 2023.
Warner, who played Dr. AJ Austin in the medical drama, died on July 20, 2025, after drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. He was 54.
Born on August 18, 1970, in New Jersey, Warner appeared in several projects, including Ten Days in the Valley and American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.
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Dolly Parton risks facing major problems to her health: Insider rings alarm bells
Dolly Parton, beloved country singer and songwriter has sparked fears all around with her decision not to slow down.
For those unversed, the singer is said to be dealing with something an official statement calls “just kidney stones” after her sister Freida led many to grow concerned over her Facebook post about needing ‘prayers’.
But as of right now an insider claims there is another reason her loved ones are fearful.
The reason is “Dolly doesn’t know the meaning of sitting still, she’s doing her best but it’s driving her absolutely batty being confined to bed or pottering around the house and not going full tilt,” they claimed to Heat World.
While “it’s understandable to a degree because her hard wiring means that being a workaholic is second nature,” the insider said, “but the worry is that she’s once again pushing herself without taking the adequate rest.”
So “unless she learns to pace herself, put her phone down and properly turn off , her relentlessness could ultimately lead to a major problem for her health,” they concluded by saying.
Freida Parton’s Statement:
She said, “Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me.”
Right after that post went viral Freida released a clarification that said, “I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly. She’s been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer … Thank you all for lifting her up.”
Dolly Parton’s Statement:
The star revealed that she’s “been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures”.
However, no details as of yet have been given, the singer only lightheartedly touched on the details when she said, “as I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile checkup, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!”
But “in all seriousness,” she said, “given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you … I just need a little time to get show ready, as they say.
“And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet. But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you. I love you and thank you for understanding.”
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Pamela Anderson says she’s ‘off the crazy train’ of beauty
Pamela Anderson confessed after foregoing makeup she gained more “freedom” and became more “confident.”
The 58-year-old actress reflected on her journey of natural beauty in a recent chat with People.
“So much more freeing and so much more confidence,” Anderson told the outlet at the New York pop up of her skincare brand, Sonsie.
However, the actress shared that going make-free is a “choice” and for her it came with challenges.
“You do have to work on it. It’s a practice to be confident going out of the house with or without makeup,” the Naked Gun actress added.
Anderson further articulated her thoughts on why she opted to forego makeup, “I just kind of could see something culturally and I thought, ‘I want to jump off the crazy train. I want to be one of the first ones to jump off the crazy train and just peel it back and see what’s going on’.”
“I’ve saved a lot of time,” she quipped.
The Camino Real star was then asked about an advice she want to give her younger self, she noted, “That’s the thing. You look back in hindsight, after having some life experience, you can look back and see yourself. But I mean, I don’t know if I’d give her any advice.”
“You have to discover for yourself, and I would’ve had to discover for myself.”
“If someone told me to do something when I was younger, I wouldn’t have done it. So you just have to kind of find your own inspirations and own reasons” she added.
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