Jane Withers, regarded as one of the most famous child stars in Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s, died Saturday, August 7th in Burbank, California. She was 95. Withers’ passing was confirmed by her family with her daughter, Kendall Errair, describing Withers in a statement as a “special lady” who “radiated joy”.

 

In addition to her on-screen work, Withers was also a stage actor co-starring in the 1971 Broadway musical comedy Sure, Sure, Shirley. She also did voice work for Disney animated films as well. She recorded several lines of dialogue imitating Mary Wickes, the voice of Laverne the gargoyle in The Hunchback of Notre Dame after Wickes died during post-production. Withers would reprise the role of Laverne in The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2 in 2002. It was her final film role.

 

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