Shirley Temple, Iconic Child Star, Dies at 85

(WOODSIDE, Calif.) — Shirley Temple, the dimpled, curly-haired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of Depression-era moviegoers, has died, according to publicist Cheryl Kagan. She was 85. Temple, known in private life as Shirley Temple Black, died Monday night at about 11 p.m. at her home near San Francisco. She was surrounded by family members and caregivers, Kagan said. “We salute her for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and ...

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