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Zoneboy · 10-25-2025, 03:14 PM

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/j...ie-1236561320/

June Lockhart, a popular actress of the 1950s and ’60s known for her roles in “Lost In Space,” “Lassie” and “Meet Me in St. Louis,” died of natural causes on Oct. 23 in Santa Monica, Calif. She was 100.

Lockhart became known for her performances as Timmy’s foster mother, Ruth Martin, on the CBS series “Lassie” from 1958 to 1964. She took over from Cloris Leachman as the Martin family moved on to the famous collie’s farm and became foster parents to both the orphaned Timmy and Lassie.

She then starred as Dr. Maureen Robinson on the CBS series “Lost in Space” from 1965 to 1968. She played a brilliant biochemist and loving mother of three who is marooned in space along with her family.

“When I wasn’t shooting Lassie, I became the mistress of Scrabble with my hairdresser and the crew,” she told Closer magazine in 2024. She also noted that “Lost in Space” was her favorite project. “It was so campy,” she said, “And I truly enjoyed my relationship with my space family.”

Over nearly eight decades on screen, Lockhart went on to appear in dozens of series and movies well into her 80s, with recurring roles on “Petticoat Junction,” “General Hospital” “Beverly Hills 90210,” and guest appearances on shows from “The Beverly Hillbillies” to “Happy Days” to “Full House, “Roseanne” and “Gray’s Anatomy.

The daughter of actor Gene Lockhart and actress Kathleen Lockhart, she was born in New York City in 1925. She made her feature film debut at 13 years old, starring alongside both of her parents in Edwin L. Marin’s 1939 “A Christmas Carol,” where she played Belinda Cratchit. After her breakout role, she appeared in films such as “All This, and Heaven Too,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “The Yearling,” and “Sergeant York.”

Prior to the TV series, Lockhart appeared in the feature “Son of Lassie” as Priscilla, the Duke of Rudling’s granddaughter. In the 1950s, Lockhart guest-starred in several Western series such as “Wagon Train,” “Cimarron City,” “Gunsmoke,” “Have Gun – Will Travel,” and “Rawhide.”

She was nominated for two Emmys, including Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series for her performance in “Lassie.” She also received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and one for television. Lockhart was previously the recipient of a Special Tony Award for Outstanding Performance by a Newcomer for her role on Broadway in “For Love or Money” in 1948.

A private service has been planned in her honor. Instead of sending flowers, Lockhart’s family suggests donating to The Actors Fund, ProPublica and International Hearing Dog, Inc.

Dude111 · 10-25-2025, 04:49 PM

Very sad

TMC · 10-25-2025, 05:47 PM

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I was so very sad to hear that June Lockhart has passed away. She played my mom on ‘Lost in Space’, and I’ll always treasure our time together on and off the screen. So smart, quick, and funny — she filled her 100 years with curiosity, laughter, and rock ’n’ roll.

I can only imagine she’s feeling right at home as she steps off this planet and into the stars.

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D-Dey · 10-25-2025, 06:09 PM

It's strange that I'm seeing a lot of news reports on her death on ABC affiliated websites, but none on CBS news sites.

Anyone who remembers my post related to her 100th Birthday in June should know that she was living with her daughter Anne and needed medical assistance getting in and out of bed.

However, if you haven't seen any video interviews with Bill Mumy about her, I strongly urge you to do so. This is a woman who drove a fire engine from the 1920's to Twentieth Century Fox studios (Carolyn Jones did that too), was a big Yoga practitioner, took Mumy and Angela Cartwright to rock concerts and carried a picture of David Bowie in her wallet.

MeTV had better set up some memorial programming related to her.

TMC · 10-27-2025, 08:18 PM

What June Lockhart Was Really Like When The Cameras Weren't Watching

Audiences had a particular image of June Lockhart thanks to "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," but was she really like the caring, maternal figure from those shows?

Bonniegirl · 10-27-2025, 09:43 PM

Rest in peace June. Such a dear sweet lady. Along with Lassie and Lost in space I enjoyed seeing June on Petticoat Junction.

D-Dey · 10-30-2025, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TMC

What June Lockhart Was Really Like When The Cameras Weren't Watching

Audiences had a particular image of June Lockhart thanks to "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," but was she really like the caring, maternal figure from those shows?

Too bad the article doesn't mention the time she made up a raunchy on-the-spot parody of "Deck the Halls" when the make-up department at "Lassie" was trying to hide the fact that one of the dogs was played by a boy dog.

D-Dey · 01-03-2026, 08:21 PM

Hey, if I didn't post this before, I have to do it now. And no, I did not create it.

10-25-2025, 03:14 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: 34,338	June Lockhart (1925 - 2025) https://variety.com/2025/film/news/j...ie-1236561320/ June Lockhart, a popular actress of the 1950s and ’60s known for her roles in “Lost In Space,” “Lassie” and “Meet Me in St. Louis,” died of natural causes on Oct. 23 in Santa Monica, Calif. She was 100. Lockhart became known for her performances as Timmy’s foster mother, Ruth Martin, on the CBS series “Lassie” from 1958 to 1964. She took over from Cloris Leachman as the Martin family moved on to the famous collie’s farm and became foster parents to both the orphaned Timmy and Lassie. She then starred as Dr. Maureen Robinson on the CBS series “Lost in Space” from 1965 to 1968. She played a brilliant biochemist and loving mother of three who is marooned in space along with her family. “When I wasn’t shooting Lassie, I became the mistress of Scrabble with my hairdresser and the crew,” she told Closer magazine in 2024. She also noted that “Lost in Space” was her favorite project. “It was so campy,” she said, “And I truly enjoyed my relationship with my space family.” Over nearly eight decades on screen, Lockhart went on to appear in dozens of series and movies well into her 80s, with recurring roles on “Petticoat Junction,” “General Hospital” “Beverly Hills 90210,” and guest appearances on shows from “The Beverly Hillbillies” to “Happy Days” to “Full House, “Roseanne” and “Gray’s Anatomy. The daughter of actor Gene Lockhart and actress Kathleen Lockhart, she was born in New York City in 1925. She made her feature film debut at 13 years old, starring alongside both of her parents in Edwin L. Marin’s 1939 “A Christmas Carol,” where she played Belinda Cratchit. After her breakout role, she appeared in films such as “All This, and Heaven Too,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “The Yearling,” and “Sergeant York.” Prior to the TV series, Lockhart appeared in the feature “Son of Lassie” as Priscilla, the Duke of Rudling’s granddaughter. In the 1950s, Lockhart guest-starred in several Western series such as “Wagon Train,” “Cimarron City,” “Gunsmoke,” “Have Gun – Will Travel,” and “Rawhide.” She was nominated for two Emmys, including Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series for her performance in “Lassie.” She also received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and one for television. Lockhart was previously the recipient of a Special Tony Award for Outstanding Performance by a Newcomer for her role on Broadway in “For Love or Money” in 1948. A private service has been planned in her honor. Instead of sending flowers, Lockhart’s family suggests donating to The Actors Fund, ProPublica and International Hearing Dog, Inc.

10-25-2025, 06:09 PM	#4
D-Dey Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 11, 2000 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 5,509	It's strange that I'm seeing a lot of news reports on her death on ABC affiliated websites, but none on CBS news sites. Anyone who remembers my post related to her 100th Birthday in June should know that she was living with her daughter Anne and needed medical assistance getting in and out of bed. However, if you haven't seen any video interviews with Bill Mumy about her, I strongly urge you to do so. This is a woman who drove a fire engine from the 1920's to Twentieth Century Fox studios (Carolyn Jones did that too), was a big Yoga practitioner, took Mumy and Angela Cartwright to rock concerts and carried a picture of David Bowie in her wallet. MeTV had better set up some memorial programming related to her.
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10-25-2025, 04:49 PM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,427	Very sad

10-27-2025, 08:18 PM	#5
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,545	What June Lockhart Was Really Like When The Cameras Weren't Watching Audiences had a particular image of June Lockhart thanks to "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," but was she really like the caring, maternal figure from those shows?

10-27-2025, 09:43 PM	#6
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,417	Rest in peace June. Such a dear sweet lady. Along with Lassie and Lost in space I enjoyed seeing June on Petticoat Junction.