Cammie King 1934-2010 (Bonnie Blue Butler in "Gone with the Wind") - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 09-01-2010, 04:16 PM

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Cammie King Conlon, known to millions as Bonnie Blue Butler in the epic movie “Gone with the Wind,” died this morning at her home in Fort Bragg. She was 76 years old.

Conlon’s role at the age of 4 as the cherubic, short-lived daughter of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara was the acting debut to a short career in film.

“I peaked in show business at age 5,” she frequently joked.

Conlon’s film career also included providing the voice of the young doe Faline in Bambi.

That career may have been short, but Conlon is among the cast members enshrined in four museums dedicated to the still popular movie, which has earned $1.5 billion.

Conlon earned $1,000 for her few scenes, which ended with a fatal fall from a pony.

But the role continued to follow her through life. She regularly was asked to attend retrospectives, reunions and award events for the movie, which she gamely accepted.

Last year she published a book about the time: Bonnie Blue Butler — a Gone with the Wind Memoir.

Conlon was modest about her role in the film’s popularity.

”I had nothing to do with it,” Conlon said last year in an interview with the Press Democrat. “I was 5. They said ‘Stand here. Do this.’”

Marvo301 · 09-01-2010, 04:22 PM

Cammie King

HuntingtonM15 · 09-01-2010, 04:22 PM

Very sad news.

Cammie King

Zoneboy · 09-01-2010, 04:26 PM

catlover79 · 09-01-2010, 06:32 PM

God bless her. Who's left now from GWTW? Olivia de Havilland (Melanie Hamilton Wilkes) and Ann Rutherford (Carreen O'Hara) are the only ones I know of.

09-01-2010, 04:16 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,416	Cammie King 1934-2010 (Bonnie Blue Butler in "Gone with the Wind") Link Cammie King Conlon, known to millions as Bonnie Blue Butler in the epic movie “Gone with the Wind,” died this morning at her home in Fort Bragg. She was 76 years old. Conlon’s role at the age of 4 as the cherubic, short-lived daughter of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara was the acting debut to a short career in film. “I peaked in show business at age 5,” she frequently joked. Conlon’s film career also included providing the voice of the young doe Faline in Bambi. That career may have been short, but Conlon is among the cast members enshrined in four museums dedicated to the still popular movie, which has earned $1.5 billion. Conlon earned $1,000 for her few scenes, which ended with a fatal fall from a pony. But the role continued to follow her through life. She regularly was asked to attend retrospectives, reunions and award events for the movie, which she gamely accepted. Last year she published a book about the time: Bonnie Blue Butler — a Gone with the Wind Memoir. Conlon was modest about her role in the film’s popularity. ”I had nothing to do with it,” Conlon said last year in an interview with the Press Democrat. “I was 5. They said ‘Stand here. Do this.’”
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09-01-2010, 04:22 PM	#2
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09-01-2010, 06:32 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	God bless her. Who's left now from GWTW? Olivia de Havilland (Melanie Hamilton Wilkes) and Ann Rutherford (Carreen O'Hara) are the only ones I know of.
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09-01-2010, 04:22 PM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Very sad news. Cammie King

09-01-2010, 04:26 PM	#4
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,416