The Real Tinker Bell Passes at 97

Margaret Kerry, the real-life muse who brought Tinker Bell to life for Disney’s Peter Pan, has died at 97 after a battle with lung cancer. Her iconic performance in 1953 became the physical blueprint for the animated fairy, and she continued to shape animation through voice roles in shows like Clutch Cargo and The New Three Stooges. Before Tinker Bell, she starred in the groundbreaking Hollywood TV sitcom The Ruggles, and despite early tragedy and adoption, she thrived in LA, later enjoying a vibrant life in North Carolina where she remained active into her nineties. Her legacy as the spirit of the “Second Star to the Right” continues to enchant fans worldwide. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c2afacce055131f